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Delivered to 13,000, Door to Door www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Distributed in Potters Bar, Little Heath, South Mimms, Ridge, Northaw and Brookmans Park Community News celebrates 20th anniversary This issue marks the 20th cover our production costs. Some of our anniversary of our publication. We advertisers have been involved from the start have come a long way since the and we owe them a particular debt of first 4-page version in the autumn gratitude. of 1998. We also need to express our thanks to the Whilst that might sound a bit self- local organisations who have contributed congratulatory, it is a real testament to the articles. It is the quantity and quality of these whole community. The Community News has features which are the hallmark of a true always been run on an entirely voluntary basis, community news magazine. They have also and for each issue we are dependent on the been instrumental in the considerable support of our advertisers to expansion of the ‘What’s On’ and ‘Local Organisations’ sections. The team of deliverers remain a vital part of our operation – for us to deliver 13,000 copies locally, free of charge, is a

tremendous achievement. NEWS There are too many people who have been involved with our success to name them individually. However, it would be remiss of me not to emphasise the contributions made by Ushers Print & Design and GREENGilbert in producing what we are told is a very professional-looking publication. Also past and present committee members, some of whom have been involved since the very beginning, who have worked hard to maintain the high standards we originally set ourselves. Back in 1998 the first issue emphasised that this was to be your newsletter and that its success would depend upon local people and businesses. Please take a Website bow – you have certainly risen to the occasion over the past 20 years! SPONSOR: Kramer Electrical Ltd t’S ocal and Lighting In this issue Wha Sleigh Church L On D Organisations & Electrical ates Services Pages 26–27 Showroom Pages 13–15 Page 19 Page 25 Potters Bar Community News

Contacts for A message from the Editor As emphasised on the cover, this is a special edition for us – an edition which again illustrates the broad breadth of opportunities offered by local organisations and Potters Bar celebrates achievements by local individuals. Community News We feature two articles from Community First, the organisation formed in September following the amalgamation of Community Hertsmere and Community Centre St www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Albans. We are also pleased to include information on the sleigh dates from both local Rotary Clubs, details of a number of Christmas events, and other articles which Chairman I am sure you will find to be very interesting. John Connell 01707 851445 Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from the Community News team. Joint Editors John Connell Debbie Usher and John Connell [email protected] Advertising How to send articles Debbie Usher 01707 655948 [email protected] Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to around 300 words or less, using plain text word. Handwritten or typed articles are What’s On also acceptable if you do not have access to a computer (contact John Connell on Sue Weaver 01707 851445). Photos, logos, etc should be sent as tif, bmp or jpg file. [email protected] Schools How to supply adverts Diane Thompson 01707 857246 Ring to book a space, bearing in mind that there is usually a waiting list. Distribution Artwork must be supplied in pdf or jpgs format, created at the specified size Peter Silverthorne 01707 655464 according to your booking. Advertisers are responsible for advising us of any Peter Weaver 01707 850147 alterations to adverts which have been previously published. Email to [email protected]. Design GREENGilbert 01763 289294 Sizes and prices of adverts Printing Black and White Colour Ushers Print & Design Ltd 01707 851242 Width Height Width Height Treasurer 43.75mm x 50mm = £25 43.75mm x 50mm = £40 92.50mm x 50mm = £50 92.50mm x 50mm = £70 Peter Weaver 01707 850147 92.50mm x 100mm = £75 92.50mm x 100mm = £100 Editorial Team 92.50mm x 130mm = £90 92.50mm x 130mm = £120 Gill Connell 01707 851445 Chris Cook [email protected] Website sponsorship John Godfrey 01707 645955 Joy Stovell 01707 655464 Price per issue = £200 Deadline dates for next edition Potters Bar Community News Advertising Articles welcomes contributions for publication 15th January for Spring issue 1st February for Spring issue from individuals and community groups. Where there is a linked Delivery of Community News commercial, political or individual The Community News would not exist without its volunteer team of deliverers and interest in items for publication, the the Editor would like to take this opportunity of thanking all of them once again for managing committee reserves all editorial rights. Potters Bar their fantastic help over many years. Community News does not accept Some of the delivery team have been on board since the inception of the News nearly responsibility for the accuracy of 20 years ago and they, in particular, are owed a deep expression of gratitude. information contained in published If you do not receive a copy at your home or would like to add your name to the team items or views expressed in those items. of deliverers, please contact Peter Silverthorne or Peter Weaver. 2 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk

Interested in volunteering? Calling all drivers Ever thought of giving some of your time to help Our summer edition featured an article from Herts Community others in the community? Also look here for items Transport, the charity which provides accessible door-to-door wanted by organisations; you may be able to help transport for those with mobility problems who are unable to use them. public transport or drive. The service aims to facilitate better access to healthcare, greater community participation and If you are a local organisation or charity and are looking for increased social inclusion. volunteers or looking for items for your group, why not email me Having recently enrolled as a driver, I would like to encourage at [email protected]? anyone who feels that they can spare a little time to volunteer. We all lead busy lives and I must confess that I did have some reservations that I could fit it all in. I have found, however, that the Could you be the next time spent has not been onerous, perhaps once or twice a week involving mostly an hour or so. There have been times when I have Girlguiding Potters Bar been unavailable, and Isobel and her team are fully understanding that this will sometimes be the case. Volunteer? I have found the local residents that I have taken to hospital Girlguiding has appointments etc, to be very appreciative and I have enjoyed their many different company. We have discussed all sorts of things en-route, mainly opportunities about the history of the area and, indeed, the Community News. I available, with have found the experience to be very rewarding and I would flexible roles to suit encourage anyone who feels that they can help to volunteer as a your skills and driver. interests. You don’t For more information, please contact Isobel on 020 8207 5055 need to have or [email protected]. previous Girlguiding John Connell experience to get involved and, whether you’d like Knit and Natter to come along on an occasional basis or Many thanks to all the people that knit/crochet for our group. commit to leading a We have sent a HUGE number of items to various charities who are unit, we’re sure to always very grateful. We could not do so much without the kind find a role for you. As well as giving girls amazing opportunities, people who donate the wool, and certainly could not afford to do being a leader is also a great way to learn new skills, meet new so much without their generosity. Many thanks once again to all people and have fun. our helpers. Members of Girlguiding Potters Bar have had an interesting, fun-filled year, all of which has been made possible by our amazing volunteers. But we’re in desperate need of extra help so that more Christmas Day Lunch girls can join the adventure. As we approach the final months of 2018 maybe making plans for Here are a few of the things we have been up to: guides have been Christmas Day seems premature, but this is an invitation for those folk campfire cooking, Great Patrol Hunt, District Camp and BigGig in our community who will be on their own, or not sharing the day (Girlguiding pop concert held at Wembley). Rangers visited the with their family, to enjoy a Christmas lunch at the Baptist Church in cinema, celebrated Chinese New Year and enjoyed playing golf at Barnet Road, Potters Bar. Jungle Falls. Brownies had fun with visits to the fire station, an evening about chocolate and visited Shepreth Wildlife Park. And our If you would like to accept this invitation please ring Di Travers, youngest members, the Rainbows, they’ve had fun too at an Under Churches Together, on 01707 656311. If you would like to help, or the Sea Party and senses night with blind food tasting and smelling. be a driver for the guests, please let Di know as well. They also had lots of fun at Gobions Woods. Finally, as a district, we took part in the St George’s Day Parade, the Potters Bar Carnival, our Swimming Gala, and attended the Hertfordshire County camp with other girls from all over Hertfordshire! Lamps, Lights and Accessories There are lots of exciting things to look forward to in Girlguiding Retail and Wholesale with the launch of the new programme. What better way to start your 80 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AB Tel: 01707 653889 Fax: 01707 662464 adventure with us! Interested in becoming a volunteer? Please visit Email: [email protected] www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer or www.kramerelectrical.co.uk OPEN: Monday and Tuesday 8.00am–6.00pm contact Nicky Reynolds (Potters Bar District Commissioner) by Wednesday 8.00am–1.00pm email [email protected]. Thursday and Friday 8.00am–6.00pm Saturday 8.00am–5.00pm Sunday Closed

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LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Crime Prevention SHOWROOM The old saying ‘Prevention is better than cure’ really does apply these days. 5 Kemble Parade, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 5AP One of the most annoying crimes to be a victim of is number plate theft. Why Tel: 01707 660050 Fax: 01707 660070 are plates stolen? To disguise the identity of another vehicle in a crime of Email: some sort. This may be a burglary, fuel theft or something similar. Typically, [email protected] plates are fitted to similar vehicles but not always. I heard of someone www.lightingandelectricalshowroom.co.uk reporting plate theft early in the morning and being told two crimes had OPENING TIMES: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am–6pm already been committed. Typically, the number plates on a vehicle are fixed Saturday 9.30am–5pm by two self-tapping screws (ie there is no nut). We were told of a set of plates being taken in broad daylight off a vehicle in Potters Bar. After buying some sets of anti-theft screws, I thought it would be interesting Christmas in Potters Bar - to find how quickly the plates could be removed from my Ford Focus. The rear screws wouldn’t shift so we tried the front plates. We filmed my middle son coming up the driveway suitably disguised (his mum didn’t recognise community celebration event him) armed with an electric screwdriver. From beginning to end it took Saturday 8th December 2018 about 30 seconds. The video is on the Potters Bar Neighbourhood Watch Facebook Group. The Christmas in Potters Bar Committee is excited to announce that it will be holding a community celebration event on Saturday the 8th The solution is to fit special screws that are designed to turn one way but not December from 4pm to 8pm in Oakmere Park. The aim of the evening the other. They typically come with a cap to make matters that touch more difficult. Total cost? About £7. Compare that with the cost of new plates is to thank the community for all their support for our lights project and (minimum cost £36) plus anti-theft screws and you’ll need to take along to kick-start the town’s festive celebrations. This will be a free event and proof of identity and proof of entitlement. You are likely to be stopped if you the highlight of the evening will be the switching on of our new town drive to the store without plates. Add in the time taken to call the police and Christmas tree lights (by special guests). The tree will be a living tree deal with any subsequent correspondence. planted at the front of Oakmere Park. This will be a legacy for future How many pushbikes are there in the area covered by Community News? generations and a permanent symbol for us to celebrate each year. The Many tens of thousands I suspect. The newer bikes will be mass-produced tree is provided by Hertsmere Borough Council and will be enjoyed by and there will be many identical machines. Let’s say your pride and joy is the whole community year on year! stolen. How will you identify it if you are lucky enough to see the theft happen We are pleased to confirm that we will have performances from school and a patrol stops the offender? Really easy if you have had it security choirs, The Hertfordshire Showband, Shades of Midnight rock and roll marked, nigh on impossible if you haven’t. The same applies to property band plus more acts still to be confirmed. We will also be welcoming the stolen in a burglary. Rotary Club of Potters Bar and their amazing Christmas sleigh for its The police cannot work magic – though there are still a few people who maiden outing of 2018! think they have supernatural powers. Help them to help you. Don’t be a soft There will be stalls and festive music and fun for all the family. Shops in target please. the High Street will be open later and joining in the fun! We have hired Chris Cook some absolutely amazing lights, fifty-two in total, to cover Darkes Lane Facebook Group: Potters Bar Neighbourhood Watch and part of the High Street and cannot wait for the community to see them. The team is thankful for all the help and support we’ve received getting Craniosacral Therapy this project off the ground, especially as it’s our first year. Thank you to all those that have donated and supported so far. PEACEfromPAIN Good news was received at the end of September with Christmas in Potters Bar announcing that it had been awarded £4000 from Tesco’s Some medical conditions Bags of Help community grant scheme. Craniosacral Therapy Bags of Help is run in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, and sees grants raised from the sale of carrier bags has been known to be effective with awarded to thousands of local community projects every year. SCOLIOSIS | SCIATICA PAIN Lynette Sullivan, Chair of Christmas in Potters Bar, said: “It is so amazing FIBROMYALGIA | STRESS to be awarded the highest amount from this scheme. We are so grateful ANXIETY | MIGRAINES to everyone who voted during July and August. The funds will help secure a good spread of lights in Darkes Lane and the High Street of HEADACHES | WHIPLASH Potters Bar”. FROZEN SHOULDER There’s still time to be involved in fundraising for the lights project. and MANY MORE Donating is easy through www.gofundme.com/christmasinpottersbar or donations into our bank are also gratefully received at Barclays Bank You can call me directly on Sort Code: 20-05-73 Account No: 13720985. 07704 857538 To keep up-to-date please visit our Facebook group – just search www.craniojccst.co.uk ‘Christmas in Potters Bar’. Any questions or queries please email [email protected]. 4 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Remember your Loved Ones on the Nethercott Funeral Director’s Memory Tree “To live on in the hearts of those you have loved is not to die.” The anniversary of any event, whether it is birthdays, wedding anniversaries or key dates is tremendously difficult for anyone who has lost a loved one, but Christmas can be particularly hard. The sense of loss and loneliness can be even more poignant at this time of year. Chas A Nethercott & Son Ltd would like to offer any relative or friend the opportunity to place a card with a personal message on their memory tree. In the past many of the families we have helped through the year have found this simple act of remembrance a source of comfort. This year Nethercotts are offering this service to all bereaved people in Potters Bar and surrounding area, as a way to express their feelings in a tangible manner. The tree will be displayed in the window of their office in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar from the beginning of December until the end of the Christmas period. For every loved one remembered in this way the company will, as last year, donate £2.00 to charity. This year, the directors have chosen to support Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Noah’s Ark currently supports over 160 children who are seriously unwell, 230 of their siblings and 350 of their parents/guardians. Their dedicated team do this by providing holistic, bespoke care. However, they want to provide more care for more children and their families across North and Central London. The Ark is in the process of being constructed. This will be a state of the art, specialist children’s hospice building and community hub for families. The Ark will be set on a 7.5 acre nature reserve and be a home- from-home for children who are seriously unwell, where they will be given the time and space to be children and not just patients. It will provide an inspiring space for relaxation, adventure and for children and their families to connect with others facing similar challenges. If you would like to help us raise money for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, then memory cards can be collected from Nethercott’s at 150 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar from Thursday 1st November 2018 onwards. Together lets help Noah’s Ark build The Ark.

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News from St Giles This term we started our new Breakfast Club. The children attending really enjoy it and at the same time it helps our parents too. We received a brand new Nike football kit courtesy of the Premier League Primary Stars scheme so we are now officially the smartest looking football team in the area (probably!). Hopefully this will impact on our results this season. We recently gave our vegetable garden and reflective area a News from Pope Paul thorough going-over and hope In September, we went to the British Schools Museum that one of our local building companies will donate the in Hitchin to experience life as an evacuee and learn wood in order to build new more about WW2 – our history topic. Firstly, we had a raised beds – the request has lesson and learnt what the evacuees would have gone in, so fingers crossed! learnt. We wrote a postcard – with an inkpen – to our Tess, our school dog, parents saying that we had arrived safely in Hitchin. continues to listen to readers After that we learnt about adding up pounds, and entertain at lunchtimes and receives so much love and attention. shillings and pence, which we did on a brown paper She has become a valuable member of our school team! bag because of the paper shortage. Instead of having We welcome all our new children this year including those in older pence and pounds as we have today, there were year groups, all of whom have settled in really well. Thank you to our pounds, shillings and pence. Twelve pence equalled a Year 6 pupils who have been partnered up with the new Reception shilling and twenty shillings equalled a pound. Class as ‘buddies’. Over the past few weeks they have been Finally, we each drew a plane. We could choose supporting them at lunchtime and generally helping to make them whether to draw a Spitfire (British) or a Focke-Wulf feel comfortable and part of our school family. Well done and thank (German). This was to show us how to identify which you. Your caring attitudes helps to make St Giles’ the special place it planes were friendly and which were not. We also did is. a gas mask drill; this was very uncomfortable because We all enjoyed Harvest Festival with a huge amount of gifts brought it smelt like rubber and didn’t fit. The lesson was in to be donated to our local community by our children. They very different to our lessons today because there was sang beautifully and it really was a very successful event. It was no group work or class discussion. It was just copying lovely to see the children’s banners and listen to the songs they had and learning. been working on. All of the After the lesson we were presented with lots of objects from WW2 (eg funds raised will go to the gas rattles, bullet cartridges and blackout curtains). We each had to Bishops of St Albans Appeal, explain the purpose of the object. Following that, half of us went to a ‘Give Peas a Chance’. For cellar that had been used as an air-raid shelter. Then we got to hear more information you can visit from Angela and Douglas – an old couple who were children in www.harvestappeal.org. Hitchin and Luton during the war. They taught us that when they were We are looking forward to children they had to pick rose hips to be made into syrup for babies. Christmas, particularly our This was because oranges weren’t available, so they needed to find Christmas Fayre on Sunday 2nd alternative vitamin C sources. December. Bring your friends We learnt lots and it was extremely interesting. and family for a fun-filled festive Deya and Varun afternoon from 12 noon–3pm. Year 6 pupils 6 Schools News from Mount Grace Sky Studios trip – Building work is being carried out to refurbish the ageing buildings. New windows have been installed on Wroxham School Year 6 the Science and Maths Block and all flat roofs are Last week we woke up extra early to go to Sky being replaced. Funding for the improvements was Studios, where we created a news report about the provided from the government’s ‘Condition impact technology has on education both at home Improvement Fund’. and at school. When we arrived, we saw a model of a The Priority Schools Building Programme has agreed to fund a new whale surrounded by bottles and other plastic Sports Hall in 2019, which will include a flexible modular climbing rubbish, and it made us realise what plastic wall to be used for GCSE and A Level PE. This will improve the school’s pollution is doing to the planet. After that we got PE facilities immensely and will benefit not just students but also the taken to a recording studio which was full of lights, wider local community. screens and colossal cameras that cost a fortune! This year’s Open Evening was a resounding success with Mr Baker Then we visited the four studios that our class would be using to film speaking to a hall full of parents and students sharing his optimism for our news report. These were filled with huge green screens and giant the future of the school with great teaching and learning as well as improvements to facilities. Special thanks go to Potters Bar Cadets for cameras that we would be using ourselves. helping with car parking, and to Year 8 and 12 students who acted as The people that were going to be on-screen wrote their script, guides to visitors. uploaded this to the autocue and rehearsed their lines. The All the faculties put a lot of work into making the evening informative presenters then went to the dressing room and got themselves ready. but fun! The Physics Department had the spectacular Rubens Tube, a Everyone gathered back in the four studios and the editors, jelly baby wave machine, dissection demonstrations, and slime producers and directors worked together to create a fascinating production! The PE department had children trying gymnastics, playing news report, guiding the presenters through what they wanted them table tennis and cycling as well as testing their fitness levels. ADT baked to do. After finishing the recording and editing, we saw the video that different varieties of bread and did poly-printing. There was a we had all made. Before leaving, we went to a corridor where we ‘Whodunnit’ – ‘Who stole Mr Baker’s Pen?’ in drama and a vote for the could see the real reporters that worked for Sky Studios and we were best Haribo in Citizenship. told that the people who worked there had to arrive at three in the Among the comments received was the following: “We were shown morning! around by two Year 8 girls and, although ours was their last tour of the After leaving the studios, we went to Kew Gardens to have lunch and evening, they were absolutely lovely! They entertained us all the way we explored a giant green house full of fascinating plants including a round, giving a true and very honest outlook of the school and school miniature hand-sized pineapple! It was really humid in the green life (in a good way) and through the eyes of a child, which was great house and occasionally, drops of water fell on us. Mr Billing even let for my son on his first experience of secondary school. Their us bring home some of the biggest pine cones you’ve ever seen – enthusiasm and humour kept us interested. They answered all our they were fascinating! questions and gave so much information on the kind of things that are important to a Year 6 child preparing for the next step. We never knew Check out the really cool video of our day an open evening could be so much fun – an absolute credit to the https://vimeo.com/290901481. school.” Samantha Cheung

7 Potters Bar Community News Dementia support - Hertswise Neon Spectrum Designed with people living with dementia, low level memory loss or mild DJ Only Hire cognitive impairment, and their friends, family and carers at its heart. Mobile Disco Hire Refreshments, fun and games at the new Café. Thursdays from 1.30pm to Event Lighting Hire 3.30pm at Elm Court Community Centre, Mutton Lane, EN6 3BP. Event Sound System Hire Standard and Bespoke £5 contribution. Carers welcome at no extra charge. Packages Ageuk.org.uk/Hertfordshire/our-services/hertswise. Call 07496 230567 www.facebook.com/neonspectrum A Festival of Films The Potters Bar FilmMakers recently held Headway Hertfordshire their annual Public Show Headway Hertfordshire supports people with acquired of films at Northaw brain injury and their family and carers. Between 500 Village Hall in the and 800 adults per year may be left with lasting effects of presence of the Mayor of brain injury, of whom more than 250 will be referred to Hertsmere, Cllr Brenda Headway Hertfordshire. They are generally in urgent need Batten. of support; a brain injury can happen suddenly, without Over sixty people watched warning, and lives have to be put on hold and aspirations fifteen short films made by club set aside. Headway Hertfordshire runs programmes which members and friends during the year. There was a range of offer tailored support to this community. documentaries such as “All in a day’s work” filmed within a nest of robins, One of our programmes is HABIT (Helping Acquired Brain Injury Together). “The little black book” which told of family history in the 1880s and “Not HABIT addresses the problems encountered by people of working-age with New and Not a River” the story of Sir Hugh Myddelton’s water source for an acquired brain injury (ABI) and empowers them to re-enter the North London. Travel films included “A postcard from Fuerteventura” and workplace or wider community. The programme has evolved over time “Lumiere London” and there were comedies too, such as “Happy Ending” based on feedback from clients, their carers and employers or potential and “Miracle on the Mantelpiece” which featured ingenious special effects. employers. Refreshments and a raffle were provided during the interval and the Mayor thanked Potters Bar FilmMakers for a most enjoyable afternoon. Having joined the programme with, typically, high anxiety, low confidence and self-esteem, and often with undiagnosed cognitive issues such as poor memory and concentration, clients will finish with an improvement in all outcome measures, a better understanding of their own difficulties and the strategies to manage them. They are supported throughout by qualified occupational therapists specialising in brain injury rehabilitation. An ABI in turn can also lead to social isolation as those affected react to change and failure to cope by disengaging from their wider community, which in turn NEW affects prospects for future activity and their health. Clients set themselves five key objectives relevant to their life and aspirations. BATHROOM? HABIT empowers them to achieve these through rehabilitation and education reinforced with individual support. Clients are supported to seek work, Let the Shower Room help! community volunteering, training or other meaningful activity. Further support, advice and guidance is provided as clients move on. ABI can be devastating for the person directly affected, their family and their employer. However we know from our experience that with sustained, positive and practical support people with ABI can be fulfilled, happy and achieve goals. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or Friendly, family-run company working telephone on 0300 330 1455. locally for over 10 years Which Trusted Trader – see what our clients say Trading Standards Approved – you’re in safe hands (EST 1976) Follow our projects and view our work Call us for free expert advice and A complete painting and decorating a no obligation quote service to the highest standard. Excellent References 01707 861444 Tel: 01707 653010

8 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk An Interview with Lynette Sullivan I first came across Lynette when she was setting up her Facebook group and we quickly became firm friends. It’s good to hear about topics from a member of the younger generation and find out what drives an inspiring young activist. Are you local? Almost! I grew up nearby in North London but my husband, Chris and our two children were born here. Potters Bar has a great sense of community, great schools and is close to family. You set up a Facebook group – what was the motivation for doing Dementia-friendly that? Yes, Potters Bar – Support Local Directory. People often ask in FB groups for local business recommendations and I’m always keen to use local where possible. It is a place where people may ask for Potters Bar Fire Station recommendations or browse an album for a business card. Potters Bar town can be proud of having a dementia- You are heavily involved in Potters Bar Families? PBF is a great, friendly Fire Station after firefighters received a friendly FB group. It’s a place to give and offer advice, keep up to date Dementia Friends information session delivered by with local news and events, but also share ideas that are relevant beyond Cuffley Manor Care Home Community Development our town. I love to talk about different topics and comment on what’s Manager Viktorija Stanciukaite. important from my generation’s perspective too. After the session they were able to understand more about people living Non-political activists are thin on the ground. What drives you? with dementia and how they can help them. Everyone found the session Community initiatives are a bit addictive. I’d love to see an in increase very informative and helpful. Afterwards one of the Potters Bar Fire the town’s public access defibrillators, also sustainability projects – Station members said “One of my family members is going through this supporting local businesses, reducing the use of plastic and journey and I felt quite helpless before. I will visit him this weekend and encouraging healthier lifestyles. Perhaps my biggest aim is to increase share my knowledge with the rest of the family members on how we can community cohesion among many groups. I sit on the Carnival better support him”. Committee and also chair the ‘Christmas in Potters Bar’ project. For me, This is what Viktorija had to say. “The number of people living with a community that works together is a happier one. dementia is growing and we need to talk about it. I hope Potters Bar will Occasionally we read of people who are critical of Potters Bar. It’s a lead by example and become the first dementia-friendly town in the great place to raise a family! It has amazing schools and nurseries, country”. If your organisation would like to become dementia-friendly accessibility to parks, shops and transport links on foot. I love visiting and receive the information session, please contact Viktorija on 01707 the KCM Community Café. I have concerns about future school places 668900 or email [email protected]. For more information and the increased need for affordable housing. We mustn’t price out about dementia and how you can get involved, please visit families from living here. www.alzheimers.org.uk. The Christmas Lights Project. I felt I had to do something after last Christmas. A town meeting was called to discuss the lights and I put myself forward to help. From the next meeting I was Chair, and ‘Christmas in Potters Bar’ was born. There is a full update in this issue. You are a very busy person! How do you relax? I love to escape to the seaside. You can’t beat making sandcastles and eating hot doughnuts. I PERSONAL TRAINER AND SPORTS THERAPIST love cats. I also read - one of my favourite authors is Jodi Picoult. She Emma Usher Dip PT IIHHT writes about difficult subjects and makes topics real, and I enjoy crime fiction, especially the novels of Mark Billingham who writes about North ◆ Mobile Personal Training London. ◆ Mobility and Flexibility Conditioning Chris Cook ◆ Matwork Pilates ◆ Injury Rehabilitation ◆ Low Back Pain Management ◆ NLP and Hypnotherapy To make that all important lifestyle change Please call Emma on 07900 895990 www.energisewellbeing.co.uk

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Facials £24 • Manicures £12 Pedicures £16 Home visits for Manicures and Pedicures can be arranged Waxing Half Leg £10 Eye Treatments £6 Get 10% off with this advert Contact 01707 655543 www.barbarasbeauty.co.uk Cuffley Day Care Centre Polling Station Review The Cuffley Day Care Centre provides a lunch Hertsmere Borough Council is conducting a review of with some entertainment for the old, lonely and its parliamentary polling districts and stations, and is those with physical or mental disabilities. seeking your views on their suitability and accessibility. The council is required by law to conduct Open from 10am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday, a varied this review before the next parliamentary election to programme of events and activities are arranged. Volunteers to ensure that voters have access to reasonable facilities, provide such entertainments are always welcome, as are ideas and this includes making sure the venues we use are for future events. A current need is for the loan of a projector accessible for disabled electors. Any elector living in to run a cinema show. The centre is a charity and tries to keep Hertsmere is welcome to give their opinion. subscriptions as low as possible with anyone volunteering their We currently use around 50 different locations across the borough as time or skills much appreciated. polling stations, including village and church halls, schools and community centres. As part of the review, and due to district boundary There is no need for a referral – just contact manager Dee on changes, new buildings are being suggested. 01707 876616 or pay them a visit at the Cuffley and Northaw Sam Langford, the council’s Electoral Services Manager, said: “We would Youth and Community Centre in Station Road, Cuffley. like as many local voters as possible to take part in this review and we want to hear about their thoughts on how accessible they have found the polling stations. Obviously there is no such thing as a purpose-built polling station, and we have to adapt and make use of a large number of different venues, which are made available to us, but we want to do all we can to ensure accessibility issues have been fully considered. We would also like to hear any suggestions of other suitable venues that could potentially be used.” The council’s existing and proposed list of venues can be viewed on our website www.hertsmere.gov.uk/pollingstationreview or copies of the proposal are also available at Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood WD6 1WA. They are available for consultation until 30th November. You can submit your views by completing the online survey www.hertsmere.gov.uk/pollingstationreview or in writing to the Electoral Services Department. Final recommendations will be considered by the council at its meeting on 23rd January and implementation of any changes to the existing scheme will take effect from 1st February 2019.

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JENNIFER JONES PgDip Contemporary Counselling MBACP (accredited) PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELLOR PATIO & DRIVEWAY Based in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Day and evening appointments available SPECIALISTS EST T: 07968 367540 25 YEARS www.jenniferjonescounselling.co.uk 01707 655511 Handy Services for • Unique Driveways & Patios • Stain Resistant & Weed Free Vulnerable People • Domestic & Commercial Many people find odd jobs around the house challenging and vulnerable people within society can • Steps Fencing Ponds find them even more so. That is why Communities 1st (previously known as Community Hertsmere) has www.evergreenlandscapes.co.uk launched a new handy-person service. Rydal Mount Yard, Baker Street, Potters Bar From changing light bulbs to fixing certain rails, fitting shelves, replacing toilet seats and securing cables and tacking down loose carpets, no job will be too small for the new service although, with No longer cooking on gas the exception of replacing plugs and fuses, the handyman will be unable to carry out gas work. There is a home and hospital service Over the summer the Community Café team at the which is available to anyone over the age of 50 to help them prepare church of King Charles the Martyr (KCM) decided to their home for their return from a stay in hospital. Gardening and upgrade their cooking facilities and a new electric cleaning services will also be available. The service runs from 10am- oven was purchased to replace the defunct gas oven 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and is available to those on benefits. that was at the end of its working life. The new service has been made possible by a grant from the John The KCM Community Café opens every Thursday morning at 9am in the Alpthorp Charity and is supported by Hertsmere Council and church halls on Mutton Lane offering food, drink and good company to the local community. It is run entirely by volunteers, and all profits are Hertfordshire County Council. It will be provided by qualified staff donated to local schools and charities. Over the years the church café and fully-trained volunteers, all of whom will be DBS checked and has been able to support charities with over £60,000 of donations! carry a photo-ID card. Whilst the staffing team may have changed over the years, the aim of the “We are very excited about this new project,” said Community KCM café team continues to be to provide a warm and welcoming Hertsmere Chief Executive Stephen Craker. “It really does encompass environment where the local community can meet, chat and enjoy good the work that we do – helping the vulnerable and encouraging high food. All are welcome. quality volunteering opportunities and community building. Those in The Café also hosts Christmas, Easter and Harvest services in the receipt of means-tested benefits will be charged £15 per hour for the church, singing well known hymns and carols. In October the café service and other eligible residents will be charged £25 for an hour, launched a series of interesting chats. To be held on the first Thursday although funding will be available for those in financial hardship. of the month at 11am talks will include information from the local The service will be available over all of Hertsmere. For more police, how to prevent fraud and other topics of interest to the local information call 020 8207 4504, email community. If you would like to talk to us or have suggestions for topics, [email protected] or go to the café team would love to hear from you. www.communityhertsmere.org.uk/handy. In the meantime, do pop in for a cuppa, slice of home-made cake or visit us for lunch. We hope to see you soon. For more information please contact The Revd Atalie Gaines, Vicar, The Church of King Charles the Martyr, 368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AS. Vicarage 01707 661266 or [email protected]. Church Office 01707 665579 or [email protected]. Pictured is Steve Jones, head chef, with the new oven and a fresh batch of macaroni cheese! 11 Potters Bar Community News Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation awards grant to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation recently awarded grants worth a total of £270,690 to 16 projects internationally. One of these grants of £15,000 has been awarded to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice based in Barnet, to support their drama and music therapy sessions for 65 seriously ill children with complex individual needs in their own home, hospital or the community. Music Therapy aims to provide children and young people with an improved sense of self and their relationship with others. Noah’s Ark Music Therapists are trained to interpret physical and emotional cues and turn them into music which can be experienced together. The sessions are used to support development goals, and help children process feelings, emotions and experiences. Noah’s Ark Drama and Movement Therapy encourages exploration of feelings and thoughts. Drama and Movement Therapist, Amy Keenan, says: “Drama and play is a natural language and form of self-exploration and expression. For our children, verbal and non-verbal techniques such as role play, puppets and masks with stories can aid and support children through their development and emotional wellbeing.” The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation funding is supporting projects across the UK, from London to Glasgow, as well as further afield in New York. Breaking down barriers to participation in the arts, the Foundation has prioritized projects that engage young people. Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is a British composer credited with Potters Bar Carnival 2018 reinvigorating the musical, and famous for composing Cats, Evita, The Potters Bar Carnival held their open evening on Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar. 9th July and presented £5,600 to twenty five local Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is currently running the ‘London’s crying organisations. out for a new children’s hospice’ campaign. Text NACH10 £10 to 70070 to donate £10. Help us build The Ark. The Carnival Junior VIPs presented cheques to the following: 57 Squadron ATC, De Haviland Museum, Cranborne School, 1st Little Heath and Potters Bar Scouts, St Giles School, Barnet Hospital Radio, Ladbrooke School, Reptile Club, refurbishment of Potters Bar Rotary Sleigh, Zendoru Martial Arts Club, Little Elms Nursery, 5th Potters Bar Scouts, Potters Bar Synchronised Swimming Club, Angie’s Dance Academy, donation towards Scout Leaders participation in World Jamboree, Mount Grace School, Oakmere JMI, and The Christmas Lights. In addition, grants were given to those organisations who delivered Carnival programmes. The general comment from those who attended was that, as always, the afternoon was very entertaining and enjoyable, and the committee was congratulated for their hard work in putting on a good show. Organisations who would like to put themselves forward for a grant from the 2019 Carnival should contact Peter or Sue on 01707 850147 for details on how to apply. Or go onto www.facebook.co/pottersbarcarnival. The closing date for applications is 31st January 2019. For your 2019 diaries and calendars, next year’s Carnival will be on Sunday 9th June. 12 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 2018 ‰ Frost Fair at Aldenham County Park, 10am–5pm. Original and unusual gifts and Father Christmas. Adults £7, concessions £6, children under 16 free. THURSDAY 1st ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, Tilbury Hall, 7.30pm. SATURDAY 17th ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. FRIDAY 2nd Entrance at 1pm. ‰ All Souls Day Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church for those recently ‰ Quiz Night Cats Protection League. 7.30–10.30pm, Elm Court, £6 per person, max 10 per table. bereaved, 7.30pm. Bring own food and drink. Tickets Stephanie on 657876. SATURDAY 3rd ‰ Frost Fair at Aldenham County Park, 10am–5pm. Original and unusual gifts and Father Christmas. ‰ Remembering our loved ones: a service to remember and give thanks for departed relatives Adults £7, concessions £6, children under 16 free. and friends. All welcome. 3pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. Followed by tea and cakes. ‰ Quiz Evening at The Undercroft, St Andrews Church, Cuffley at 7.30pm. Fish, chicken or vegetarian Details 07803 756088. option with chips. Phone Pam on 07721 665187 to book. Cheshunt Drama Society. ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ Christmas Fayre 11am–3pm, Potters Bar Baptist Church, Barnet Road. Free entry. Entrance at 1pm. Opened by Oakmere School Choir. ‰ Christmas Market Hatfield House, 10.30am–4pm. £2 with half going to Isabel Hospice. ‰ Antiques and Collectables Market Hatfield House, 8am–5pm. Free. SUNDAY 4th SUNDAY 18th ‰ DPL Camera Fair Elm Court, 10.30am–2pm. ‰ ‘Love Musicals’ Workshop Wyllyotts Theatre. From lyrics so no need to read music, ‰ Messy Church for all the family at King Charles the Martyr Church, from 3–5pm. Arts and crafts, 11.30am–2.30pm. £15. Café open. Limited numbers. Pre-book on 645005. some informal worship and light tea. Free, no need to book. ‰ *Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve conservation work. Meet Lay-by, Coopers Lane Road, 10am. MONDAY 5th Tools provided. ‰ Firework Display Cranborne School, from 6pm. ‰ Family Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking with ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Armistice Centenary: World War I. Talk and display by Don Knight. celebration for everyone. ‰ TUESDAY 6th Frost Fair at Aldenham County Park, 10am–5pm. Original and unusual gifts and Father Christmas. ‰ Lunchtime recital Andrew West, organ. Retiring collection. Buffet lunch (£4) from 12noon–1.30pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, children under 16 free. St Mary’s Church, The Walk. ‰ DPL Toy and Train Fair Elm Court, 10.30pm–2.30pm. ‰ Bonnie & Clyde the Musical Green Room presents this at Wyllyotts Theatre. Tickets 07531 122206. MONDAY 19th WEDNESDAY 7th ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Autumn Auction. Viewing from 7pm. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club U3A singers. TUESDAY 20th ‰ Bonnie & Clyde the Musical Green Room presents this at Wyllyotts Theatre. Tickets 07531 122206. ‰ A Christmas Carol – The Musical performed by PBTC. Tickets 07985 542204. THURSDAY 8th WEDNESDAY 21st ‰ *Oakmere WI ‘Reach for the stars’ former dresser Paul Read. ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association ‘Dabs and DNA catch criminals’, Chris Truran. ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association ‘Discovering Hertfordshire plants and landscapes’, Holtwhites Sports and Social Club, Enfield, 2pm. Info 650969. Neale Holmes-Smith. Enfield Grammar School, 7.45pm. 650969. ‰ A Christmas Carol – The Musical performed by PBTC. Tickets 07985 542204. ‰ Bonnie & Clyde the Musical see 7th November. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club ACT 4. FRIDAY 9th THURSDAY 22nd ‰ Bonnie & Clyde the Musical see 7th November. ‰ *PB Historical Society ‘The Memorial of Mymms’, William Masterson. SATURDAY 10th ‰ *Cuffley Horticultural Society Easy Garden Design Fixes – Danny Clarke, TV presenter. ‰ Christmas Market. 4th Potters Bar Scouts. 10.30am–1.30pm at St John's Methodist Church, ‰ A Christmas Carol – The Musical performed by PBTC. Tickets 07985 542204. Baker Street. Entry 50p, children under 16 free. Seasonal stalls, refreshments and an early visit FRIDAY 23rd from Father Christmas. ‰ A Christmas Carol – The Musical performed by PBTC. Tickets 07985 542204. ‰ Fireworks Display at Little Heath School. Gates open at 5.30pm. Online tickets Children (over 3) £4, Adults £7. www.brookmansparkrotary.org.uk. SATURDAY 24th ‰ ‰ Christmas Bazaar Cats Protection League, 11am–1pm. The Undercroft, St Andrew’s Church, A Christmas Carol – The Musical performed by PBTC tickets. Saturday matinee. 07985 542204. ‰ Cuffley. Entrance 50p or a tin of cat food. Christmas Bazaar at King Charles the Martyr Church, 11am–3pm. ‰ ‰ The Battle of Barnet: a guided walk. Meet at junction of Great North Road and Hadley Green Road, Christmas Market at Mount Grace School. 11am. SUNDAY 25th ‰ Bonnie & Clyde the Musical 2.30pm matinee. See 7th November. ‰ *Potters Bar Society walk. SUNDAY 11th ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport Open Day,10am–4pm. Entry £5. ‰ Remembrance Day Service, 10.50am at the War Memorial, followed by service in St Mary’s Church WEDNESDAY 28th at 11.30am. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society AGM and social. ‰ Requiem Mass and Act of Remembrance for Armistice Day Our Lady and St Vincent’s ‰ *Wednesday Community Club TBA. Roman Catholic Church,11am. THURSDAY 29th ‰ at 7pm. An informal service of praise and prayer with an opportunity for discussion in Cafe Worship ‰ Christmas in the Stable Yard Hatfield House, 5–7pm. Carols and shops open. a relaxed setting with coffee and cake. St John’s Methodist Church. ‰ Farmers Market Forty Hall Farm, Enfield, EN2 9HA, 10am–3pm. DECEMBER 2018 ‰ *Potters Bar Society walk ‰ conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. SATURDAY 1st *Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve ‰ Details see organisations pages. Christmas Market and Charity Santa Run at 5th PB Scout HQ, Furzefield, Mutton Lane. Stalls available. Details of Santa Run 07803 154046. TUESDAY 13th ‰ Christmas Market (Cherry Lodge Cancer Care) at St James Church, New Barnet, EN4 8RN. ‰ *Cuffley Ind. Heritage Society Potters Bar Film Makers – St Pancras-Brookwood Necropolis Railway. ‰ 11am–4pm. Fantastic gifts for the family and home, original and unusual crafts. Face painting, *Cuffley Floral Art Club Club Social. kids corner and special visit from Santa. Children will receive an early Christmas present! ‰ The Ruisi String Quartet plays Haydn, Mendelssohn and Britten. £15. 8pm, *Radlett Music Club ‰ Christmas Tree Lighting on Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park, starts at 5.15pm. Free. Hot Radlett Centre. Box Office 01923.859291 or www.radlettcentre.co.uk. chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies. Brookmans Park Rotary Club. WEDNESDAY 14th ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ *RSPB afternoon meeting, Hedgehog Conservation Projects. Speaker Emily Wilson. Entrance at 1pm. ‰ ‘Mead Making’, Ronald Hunter. *PB Horticultural Society SUNDAY 2nd ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Jeff’s clothes sale, games and chat. ‰ St Giles School Christmas Fayre 12noon–3pm. Donations on entry. THURSDAY 15th ‰ ‘From Darkness to Light’ a celebration in words and music for Advent Sunday. All welcome. ‰ Frost Fair at Aldenham County Park, 10am–5pm. Original and unusual gifts and Father Christmas. 6.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. Details 07803 756088. Adults £7, concessions £6, children under 16 free. ‰ Barnet Street Fair starts at 12 noon when our Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Charity shop will be open. FRIDAY 16th Come and browse and have a mince pie. ‰ *RSPB evening meeting, ‘Life behind the lens’, Tom Way. ‰ Stamp Fair Mount Grace School, 10am–4pm. Free. Refreshments.

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MONDAY 3rd JANUARY 2019 ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Royal Mail Christmas. Talk and display by Trevor Milton. TUESDAY 1st TUESDAY 4th ‰ Mass for New Year’s Day Our Lady and St Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, 12noon. ‰ *PB Historical Society Social. ‰ Rarescale Flute Academy, 12.30pm. Retiring collection. Buffet lunch (£5) THURSDAY 3rd Lunchtime Recital: ‰ available from 12noon–1.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. WEDNESDAY 5th SATURDAY 5th ‰ ‰ Barnet schools will be singing carols in the Spires Shopping Centre in Barnet. Come along and Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. support the children singing for Cherry Lodge Cancer Care. From 9.30am–2.30pm. Entrance at 1pm. ‰ Wednesday Community Club Pope Paul School Choir. SUNDAY 6th ‰ THURSDAY 6th *Potters Bar Society walk. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. ‰ Toy Fair at Elm Court. ‰ Santa in the City, Peace Hospice Soak up the Christmas spirit as you run, jog or walk through MONDAY 7th London on festive Santa Run. Starting at the iconic Millennium Bridge, this 5k route takes you ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society ‘The Secretary Entertains’. Talk and display by Alan Harris. through our Capital’s best landmarks. All participants 15 years or older receive a free Santa suit, TUESDAY 8th whilst those between the ages of 8–14 can enter for free! For more information contact ‰ *Cuffley Ind. Heritage Society Steven Dowbiggin OBE, ‘The Advancement of Farm Machinery’. [email protected]. WEDNESDAY 9th FRIDAY 7th ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Bruce and Sally Bennett, members of Potters Bar and Barnet RSPB, keen ‰ Winter Fayre 3.30pm–5pm. Free entry. Ladbrooke JMI School, Watkins Rise, Potters Bar. gardeners and photographers (The Wildflowers and Gardens of Highland and Island of Scotland). SATURDAY 8th ‰ *RSPB afternoon meeting, ‘Wildlife in Parks’ Simon Braidman ‰ Christmas in Potters Bar Community Celebration Event, 4–8pm. Oakmere Park. There will be food ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. and drinks stalls, entertainment and turning-on of the lights of the new town Christmas tree. Everyone welcome. THURSDAY 10th ‰ ‰ Christmas Concert ‘Messe de minuit pour Noël’ by Marc-Antoine Charpentier and popular Christmas *Enfield National Trust Association Iris Fenton, ‘Beatles – Iris and a Sprinkle of Stardust’. carols at Our Lady and St Vincent Roman Catholic Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10 in advance 7.45pm, Enfield Grammar School. Info 01707 650969. ‰ 01707 655297 or [email protected]. *Oakmere WI “The History of Hatfield House” with Guide Gary Fisher. SUNDAY 9th SUNDAY 13th ‰ ‰ Nine Lessons and Carols at St John’s Methodist Church, 2.30pm. *Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. ‰ Farmers Market Forty Hall Farm, Enfield, EN2 9HA, 10am–3pm. Details see organisations pages. ‰ ‰ *Potters Bar Society walk. *Radlett Music Club The Lydian String plays popular classics for the whole family to enjoy. ‰ *Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. Adult tickets £15, children free. 3pm, Radlett Centre, Box Office 01923.859291 or Details see organisations pages. www.radlettcentre.co.uk . ‰ Messy Church for all the family at King Charles the Martyr Church, from 3–5pm. Arts and crafts, WEDNESDAY 16th some informal worship and light tea. Free, no need to book. ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Fergus McMullen, ‘History of the McMullen Brewery’. 2pm, ‰ Craft Fair Elm Court. Holtwhites Sports & Social Club, Enfield. Info 01707 650969. ‰ TUESDAY 11th *Wednesday Community Club New Year quiz. ‰ *Cuffley Floral Art Club ‘Joyous Noel’ Kathy Stangaard. THURSDAY 17th ‰ *Cuffley Ind. Heritage Society Aris Dacanalis, ‘Counting Months and Years’. A brief history of the ‰ Jack, Jill and the Beanstalk Pantomime at The GO Hub (formerly Goffs Oak Village Hall). western calendar through the ages. Email [email protected] for tickets. WEDNESDAY 12th FRIDAY 18th ‰ Barnet schools will be singing carols in the Spires Shopping Centre in Barnet. Come along and ‰ *Potters Bar Historical Society ‘An A to Z of Victorian Crime’, Trevor Bond. support the children singing for Cherry Lodge Cancer Care. From 9.30am–2.30pm. ‰ *RSPB evening meeting ‘Romania: Bear Mountains and Pelican Delta’. Speaker Chris Ward. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Christmas Service followed by tea and mince pies. ‰ Jack, Jill and the Beanstalk Pantomime, see 17th January details. THURSDAY 13th SATURDAY 19th ‰ *Oakmere WI “Seasonal Fun with the Aston Bellringers”. ‰ Quiz at Tilbury Hall, Potters Bar, 7 for 7.15pm. Tickets £11 to include a ploughman’s supper in aid ‰ The Old Folks Party at Mount Grace School. If you wish to attend please check for places with of ‘Hearing Dogs for the Deaf’. Organised by Potters Bar Tangent Club. Tickets and info from Pam Mrs Dawn Brown on 01707 655512 ext 217. 01707 650969. FRIDAY 14th ‰ Burn’s Night Supper and Ceilidh at Elm Court, Mutton Lane. Tickets £20. ‰ *RSPB evening meeting, social and talk. Early Hertfordshire Naturalists, Thomas Bewick to All enquiries 07803 154046. Alfred Wallace. Speaker Tom Gladwin. ‰ Jack, Jill and the Beanstalk Pantomime, see 17th January details. ‰ SATURDAY 15th Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ Hertfordshire Showband Festive Christmas Concert 3pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. Entrance at 1pm. Details and tickets [email protected]. SUNDAY 20th ‰ Discover Christmas at St John’s Methodist Church. Starts at 2pm. Let us know if you will be ‰ Family Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking with coming. Children come dressed as shepherds, angels or sheep. www.pbchurchesholidayclub. celebration for everyone. ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ Jack, Jill and the Beanstalk Pantomime, see 17th January details. Entrance at 1pm. ‰ Camera Fair at Elm Court. MONDAY 17th MONDAY 21st ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Christmas social, and one sheet and postcard competitions. ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Visit from Enfield PS. Talk and display. SUNDAY 23rd WEDNESDAY 23rd ‰ Family Carol Service at St John’s Methodist Church, 4pm. ‰ *Potters Bar Horticultural Society Len Little. Len is a retired police dog handler. He was with the ‰ Blood Donor Clinic at Elm Court. Metropolitan and Hertfordshire Police for 13 years. TUESDAY 25th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. ‰ Christmas Day THURSDAY 24th WEDNESDAY 26th ‰ Beauty the Pantomime at Wyllyotts Theatre, by The Warren Amateur Theatre Group, 7.30pm. ‰ Boxing Day Tickets £14, children £10. Tickets 645005. SUNDAY 30th FRIDAY 25th ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport New Year Auto Jumble, 10am–4pm. Entry £5. ‰ Beauty the Pantomime at Wyllyotts Theatre, by The Warren Amateur Theatre Group. (Museum closed). See 24th January.

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SATURDAY 26th WEDNESDAY 20th ‰ Quiz Evening 4th Potters Bar Scouts at St John’s Methodist Church, Baker Street. Hot meal at 7pm ‰ *Potters Bar Horticultural Society John Thurlbourn is a local author wild life photographer. followed by quiz. £8 per head. Bring own drinks (no alcohol). Tables of 8 preferred but we can Cancelled due to the snow last year (Pangshanger Park Wildlife). accommodate smaller numbers. Contact 01707 652981. ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Rev Baroness Kathleen Richardson, “Life in the House of ‰ Beauty the Pantomime at Wyllyotts Theatre, by The Warren Amateur Theatre Group. Lords”. 2pm, Holtwhites Sports & Social Club, Enfield. Info 01707 650969. See 24th January. Also 2.30pm matinee. Tickets 645005. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club New Year Lunch. SUNDAY 27th SATURDAY 23rd ‰ ‰ Beauty the Pantomime at Wyllyotts Theatre by The Warren Amateur Theatre Group. 11.30am and Quiz Night to raise money for a Defibrillator at Little Heath Church, starts at 7pm. Ticket price to be 3.30pm performances. Tickets £14, children £10. Tickets 645005. advised. Brookmans Park Rotary Club. WEDNESDAY 30th WEDNESDAY 27th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club TBA. *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. FEBRUARY 2019 MARCH 2019 FRIDAY 1st SATURDAY 2nd ‰ World Day of Prayer at King Charles the Martyr Church, 10am. ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. Entrance at 1pm. SATURDAY 2nd ‰ ‰ Candlemas with blessing of candles. Our Lady and St Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, 10am. Jumble Sale 4th Potters Bar Scouts at St John’s Church, Baker Street. Entry (from Heather Way) £2 at 10am and 50p at 10.30am. Finishes about noon. ‰ ‘That'll Be The Day’ Wyllyotts Theatre. 645005. ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. SUNDAY 3rd Entrance at 1pm. ‰ Wyllyotts Centre, 10am–4pm. 50 + stalls. 01480 382432. Antique and Vintage Fair MONDAY 4th MONDAY 4th ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Competitions and bourse. ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society ‘World War 2’. Talk and display by Alan Tunkel. TUESDAY 5th TUESDAY 5th ‰ Lunchtime Recital organ (recitalist TBC), 12.30pm. Retiring collection. Buffet lunch (£5) available ‰ Lunchtime Recital Fumi Otsuki and Alessandro Viale, violin and piano, 12.30pm. Retiring collection. from 12noon–1.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. Buffet lunch (£5) available from 12noon–1.30pm. St Mary’s Church, The Walk. WEDNESDAY 6th WEDNESDAY 6th ‰ *Potters Bar Horticultural Society Dr Brenda Harold, “Wild Flowers on a Country Walk”. ‰ *Potters Bar Horticultural Society Ann and John Wallington are members of the camera club and ‰ Mass with blessing and distribution of ashes. Our Lady and St Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, have visited many exciting places on their travels (Flora and Fauna of Albania). 7am, 10am and 7.30pm. ‰ ‰ *Wednesday Community Club John and Frances, ‘Kenya Experience’. *Wednesday Community Club TBA. THURSDAY 7th THURSDAY 7th ‰ Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. *Potters Bar Society ‰ *Radlett Music Club The Solarek Piano Trio plays Schumann and Brahms. £15. 8pm, Radlett Centre. SUNDAY 10th Box Office 01923 859291 or www.radlettcentre.co.uk. ‰ *Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. Details see organisations pages. SATURDAY 9th ‰ Quiz for the Jamboree scouts. Elm Court. More information from [email protected]. TUESDAY 12th ‰ *Cuffley Floral Art Club Clarissa Harris, “The difficult made easier”. SUNDAY 10th ‰ *Cuffley Ind. Heritage Society TBA. ‰ *Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. ‰ *Radlett Music Club Cristian Sandrin, piano, plays Haydn, Mozart, Chopin and Ravel, 8pm. £15. Details see organisations pages. Radlett Centre. Box Office 01923 859291 or www.radlettcentre.co.uk. TUESDAY 12th WEDNESDAY 13th ‰ *Cuffley Ind. Heritage Society David Fowler, ‘The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Cardington Airship’. ‰ *RSPB afternoon meeting “The wildlife of Copped Hall, Essex”. Speaker Peter Warne. ‰ *Cuffley Floral Art Club AGM. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. WEDNESDAY 13th THURSDAY 14th ‰ *RSPB afternoon meeting ‘Travels in British Countryside’, Diane Nightingale MBE. ‰ *Oakmere WI 62nd Birthday Meeting. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Speaker TBA, “London Air Ambulance”. 7.45pm, Enfield Grammar School. Info 01707 321759. THURSDAY 14th ‰ *Oakmere WI “The Life and Career of Agatha Christie”. SATURDAY 16th ‰ ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Rob Kayne, “Furniture in London”. 7.45pm, Enfield Grammar Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. School. Info 01707 650969. Entrance at 1pm. ‰ Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle at St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £12 FRIDAY 15th or £10 in advance. 01707 655297 or [email protected] for more information. ‰ *RSPB evening meeting Wildlife photographer Bill Coster’s tour of Britain throughout the seasons. SUNDAY 17th SATURDAY 16th ‰ Family Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking with ‰ *Potters Bar Society Coffee Morning, 10am–12noon. Tilbury Hall. celebration for everyone. ‰ Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Gala Dinner at Holiday Inn, Elstree. ‘To Solstice with Love’ Ball. WEDNESDAY 20th Tina 020 8441 7000 for details. ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Georgina Perrot, “The History of the Royal Ballet”. 2pm, ‰ Hertfordshire Philharmonia Concert ‘Celtic Connections’ with works by McCunn, Handel, Jenkins Holtwhites Sports & Social Club, Enfield. Info 01707 321759. and Mendelssohn. 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. Email [email protected] or phone ‰ *Wednesday Community Club TBA. John Cox on 01727 857827. FRIDAY 22nd ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1–3.30pm. Book on 659602, cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ *Potters Bar Historical Society Dr Tony Williams. Entrance at 1pm. ‰ *RSPB evening meeting “Birds and their hidden lives”, Peter Holden MBE. Author and developer of SUNDAY 17th the Big Garden Birdwatch. ‰ Family Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking with SUNDAY 31st celebration for everyone. ‰ Antique and Vintage Fair Wyllyotts Centre, 10am–4pm. 50 + stalls. 01480 382432. MONDAY 18th ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society “Spots ‘n Specks – 3”, talk and display by David Bird. Also “Cyprus”, talk and display by David Sherman. Please check details of these events by telephoning the contact provided. An asterisk * means more details about venues and times included in Clubs and Organisations section. To TUESDAY 19th include an event contact: [email protected] ‰ *Potters Bar Historical Society “Leefe Robinson and the First Blitz”, David Marks.

15 Sports Potential shown by Charlie Morris at British Superbike Round 4 at Snetterton Charlie Morris, from Potters Bar, took part in the BSB Round 4 at Snetterton over the weekend 16th–17th June 2018. After deciding not to race regularly in 2018 for recovery and to concentrate on A WINNING TEAM his new venture, M Motorsport, he was given the opportunity to race in the Superstock 600 round. The St Alban’s Youth Canoe Polo team recently had a bike itself was no superbike, but with two weeks to cracking day at the VKC canoe polo tournament held prepare, it was up and ready for the race weekend. at the Bedford River Festival. Playing as a solid team, with hand to hand passes, working the zone and setting up some superb shooting opportunities and capitalising on these, they won all but one of their league games, setting themselves up in a strong position with a crossover game against Kingston Kayak Club. End to end play saw a full- time score of 3–3, but a result was needed to see who would go on to the final. A golden goal within the 5 minutes extra time, with the team pressurizing the defence of Kingston, saw Owen set up with an open goal and a place in the final. Kerry Rawson Photography

The final was against Viking Kayak Club, whom they had lost to in Images: league matches, meaning a change of tactics was required. Forcing The weekend consists of a qualifying round and race, with free VKC to come out from defence and breaking down their four man practice and warm-up sessions. Charlie qualified 20th for the race. zone, meant that St Albans came home with the trophy after some Given the preparation and the bike he was riding, he was feeling fantastic polo from both teams, St Alban’s just pipping VKC to win positive. The race came on Sunday 17th on a grey, but warm 5–3. The line-up of St Alban’s was Armantas Mankevicius, Henry afternoon and his qualifying position lined him up on row seven of Metcalfe, Lucian Crosby, Toby Marlow and Owen Rackham. The the starting grid. Getting off to a reasonable start, he kept pace with youth team trains every Thursday at Furzefield Centre and is always the other racers with consistent lap times in the 1:57 range, which on the look-out for new members. If you are interested and would was comparable to competitors ahead of him. But he struggled for like further details contact the club on speed on the straight parts of the circuit due to the limitations of the [email protected]. bike.

In lap 9 though, Charlie got it wrong. He explains “Unfortunately I got it wrong Driveway and Patio Installers into the Esses off the back straight and went across the grass and didn’t have any chance of slowing down or avoiding crossing the track which resulted in me crashing and another rider hitting my bike. Thankfully we’re both unharmed.” Despite the crash, Charlie is optimistic.

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For all your design and Potters Bar Tennis Club printing requirements Junior and Senior Finals Day on Saturday 15th September PRINT & DESIGN LTD The winners under the Junior Club were Mini Red: Nura Kenes, Mini Orange: James Hiwatashi, and Mini Green: Hayden Stewart. 12 and Under Boys: Dinuk Dissanayake, 15 and Under Boys: Jineth Dissanayake, 18 and Quality Printing at Competitive Prices Fast and Reliable Service Under Boys: Oli Mash, and Boys Doubles: Josh Shah and Oli Mash. 12 and Under Girls: Natasha Striftombolas. BUSINESS STATIONERY | LEAFLETS NEWSLETTERS BOOKLETS | FOLDERS | ANNUAL REPORTS | POSTERS The winners under the Senior Club were Mens Singles: Mark Masters, Mens BROCHURES | MAIL SHOT SERVICE and much more… Doubles: Mark Masters and Paul Holman, Ladies Singles: Jo Shroot, and Tel: 01707 851242 Fax: 01707 852893 Email: [email protected] Ladies Doubles: Linda Freedman and Marie Martindale, Mixed Doubles: Jo Shroot and John Conway. Many thanks to the umpires, catering team and Mick on the BBQ and all the Bowls Club supports supporters. ELM COURT MINI TENNIS Mondays from 5th November to 17th December. Headway Herts Charity Age 4 to 7 years from 4 to 5pm. Age 7 to 9 years from 5–6pm. Potters Bar Bowls Club reports another successful season JUNIOR FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE WALK from 9th November through to the with a District Champion of Champions in Di Jewell who end of March, excluding school holidays. These times are 4.30–5.30pm for played superbly at Batchwood BC to beat Margaret Moseley ages 9 to 13 years and 5.30–6.30 pm for ages 14 to 18 years. Members of Kings Langley. free, non-members £5 per session. In the ‘Herbert Cross’ Triples, Barry Woodman, Richard Pearce and ADULT PLAY Every Monday evening ‘Pay and Play’ is available from 7–9pm Brian Vince had a convincing victory against WGC, and in the ‘Steve (Improvers Mixed). Cost for non-members is £7 per session. Howe’ Officers Singles, David Salmon was narrowly beaten by Phil ADULT COACHING Russell of WGC. The Triples League teams of Brian Tomlinson, Barry Beginners Ladies Tuesday 9.30–11.30am. Non-members £5 per session. Bowman and Mick Brennan, and Terry Barker, Jan Southwell and Improvers Mixed Thursday 10am–11am. Non-members £6 per session. David Arnold secured a win over Barnet and David Salmon returned Contact for the above courses is Head Coach Karl Mills whose mobile is to the green with Richard Pearce to inflict defeat on North Mymms in 07939 303483. the ‘Herts Advertiser’ Pairs. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION is obtainable from the Membership Secretary In addition to local friendly matches, the club arranged a friendly Sue Vallance on 01707 645909 or email [email protected]. against Bohemia Bowls Club, which is situated on De Montfort Island in the middle of the Thames near Reading. Access is by the clubs own small ferry boat, carrying six players at a time. Luckily everyone managed the short crossing without medication! The club also re- visited Thorpe Bay BC. In the club finals, Anita Bowman won her way through to 3 finals and won them all, two in singles games and one pairing up with Steve Jewell. Richard Pearce worked his way through to 5 finals for the second year running and scored the second hat trick of the weekend. He joined Brian Hamshere to win the Lewin Shield, Stuart Frost to win the Hayward Cup and going solo, beat his good friend and long- time adversary David Salmon in the Medlock Trophy. In the singles championship matches, Sue Powers held on to beat Pat Feeney, and Ron Golden beat Richard Pearce. On the final day of the season, traditionally Captain’s Day, Susie Thurlow, President, welcomed Chris Williamson, a Trustee of her chosen charity, Headway Hertfordshire, who provide support for people affected by an acquired brain injury. Susie thanked members for their generosity throughout the year which resulted in her being able to present the charity with a cheque for £3,039. In thanking Susie on behalf of the charity, Chris told the members that over 300 people in Hertfordshire are currently receiving support. Interested in joining us? Please contact Peter Openshaw on 01707 657812. 17 Potters Bar Community News

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Luke Roberts, Brookmans Park head of PE at Mount Grace, congratulated all the children who took part and thanked those who supported the event, and Christmas Lights expressed his delight at seeing so many For many years Brookmans Park Rotary Club, with the children enjoying football and sport. support of the Parish Council, has set up a Christmas Tree at Bradmore Green. The lighting-up is always accompanied by the provision of hot drinks and mince pies, carol singing and a raffle. The prizes this year will be presented by some of the cast from the pantomime at the Wyllyotts Theatre. Santa will also be there with his sleigh, much to the delight of the children. Recently we have used one of the permanent pine trees on the site as our Christmas tree, but there have been requests from residents that we light up two pine trees on the green from now on to provide a lovely, festive sight. The Parish Council and local businesses have provided some funds for the purchase of extra lights, but there will be collection tins in a number of shops around the green in Brookmans Park if you wish to support us. The lighting-up will be on Saturday 1st December at 5.30–7.30pm. Please join us. Fireworks Display Brookmans Park Rotary Club’s annual fireworks display will be held on Saturday 10th November at Little Heath School. Gates open at 5.30pm with the bonfire being lit at 6.30 p.m. and fireworks at 7pm. Tickets online at www.brookmansparkrotary.org.uk at adult £7, child (4–15 years) £4, family £20 (for 4, maximum 2 adults). Tickets on the door at adult £9, child £5, if still available. 18 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Brookmans Park Rotary Club Sleigh Dates and Routes Sunday 2nd December, Cuffley from 4.30pm Monday 10th December, Welham Green from 6pm Tolmers Road, Thrush Lane, Starling Lane, Tolmers Road, Station Road, Dellsome Lane, Vincenzo Close, Somers Road, Somers Square, Theobalds Road, Theobalds Close, Kingsway, Burleigh Way, Sibthorpe Road, Lydia Mews, Welham Close. Colesdale, Northaw Road East, King James Avenue, Bacons Drive, Wednesday 12th December, Welham Green from 6pm Cranfield Crescent, Bacons Drive, Plough Hill, Kings Mead. Bulls Lane, Meadow Close, Skimpans Close, Holloways Lane, Monday 3rd December, Cuffley from 6pm Booths Close, Nash Close, Dixons Hill Road, Station Road. Sutherland Way, Sutherland Avenue, Leefe Way, Bradgate, Coulter Close, Sunday 16th December, Brookmans Park from 4.30pm Hill Rise, Warwick Avenue, Hanyards Lane. Bradmore Way, Peplins Way, Brookmans Avenue, Mymms Drive, Wednesday 5th December, Cuffley from 6pm Moffats Lane, Bluebridge Road. Tolmers Road, High Ridge, Tolmers Road, Brookside Crescent, Monday 17th December, Brookmans Park from 6pm Homewood Avenue. The Gardens, Westland Drive, Oaklands Avenue, Bluebridge Road, Sunday 9th December, Welham Green from 4.30pm Bluebridge Avenue. Knolles Crescent, Greville Close, Gould Close, Dellsome Lane, Wednesday 19th December, Brookmans Park from 6pm Parsonage Lane, Parsonage Road, Pooleys Lane, Puttocks Drive, The Grove, Calder Avenue, Shrublands, Woodlands, Calder Avenue, Frowick Close, Huggins Lane. Mymms Drive.

Potters Bar Rotary Club Sleigh Dates and Routes Father Christmas will be in the vicinity of the Sunday 9th December, 5.30-7.30pm following roads, weather permitting, on: Elmroyd Avenue, Daleside Drive, Sunnybank, Meadow Way, Sunday 2nd December, 5.30-7.30pm The Greenway, Field View Road, Brackendale, The Byway. Elmfield Road, Oakroyd Avenue, The Shrublands, Wellesley Crescent, Monday 10th December, 6.30-8.30pm Shillitoe Avenue, Kimptons Mead, Rushfield, Santers Lane. Hyde Avenue, Willow Way, Beechwood Avenue, Ashwood Road, Hill Rise, Park Avenue, Oakmere Avenue. Tuesday 11th December, 6.30-8.30pm Oakmere Lane, Tempest Avenue, Forbes Avenue, Carpenter Way, Gregory Avenue, Highview Gardens. Wednesday 12th December, 6.30-8.30pmm Cranborne Road (as far as Cranborne Crescent), Cranborne Crescent, Laurel Fields, Laurel Avenue, Dugdale Hill Lane. Thursday 13th December, 6.30-8.30pm Cotton Road, Trewenna Drive, Penshurst Road, Thaynesfield, Northlands, Torrington Drive, Tiverton Road, Hatherleigh Gardens. Sunday 16th December, 5.30-7.30pm Deepdene, Wroxham Gardens, Mimms Hall Road, Ormesby Drive, Oulton Crescent, Auckland Road, Borough Way, Cambridge Drive. Monday 17th December, 6.30-8.30pm Billy Lows Lane, Mount Grace Road, Quakers Lane, Cranmer Close, Grangewood, Heath Road, Heath Drive. Tuesday 18th December, 6.30-8.30pm The Drive, Heather Way, Sherwood Avenue, Allandale Crescent, Brooklands, Aberdale Gardens, Elmscroft Gardens. Wednesday 19th December, 6.30-8.30pm The Walk, Highfield Way, Byng Drive, Ladbrooke Drive, Strafford Gate, Melrose Avenue, Albemarle Avenue, Otways Close. Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th December from 8am until 2pm Outside Tesco store in Mutton Lane. PLEASE NOTE: We try to cover all areas of Potters Bar. If your road is not specifically listed you can catch Father Christmas and the sleigh in an adjacent road on one of the dates listed. Times are approximate. 19 Potters Bar Community News Potters Bar Society walks to January 2019

If you are interested in furthering your knowledge and understanding of the local environment then these walks should appeal. Non-members are welcome but please make sure you know the protocol and walks rules. In case of emergency please carry contact details (which can easily be found) including details of any medications and allergies that paramedics would need to note. You join all the walks at your own risk. In the event of adverse weather conditions, please telephone the walks leader as the walk may have to be cancelled. All walks begin at 1.30pm. Sunday 11th November Meet: North Mymms Church (TL222045) AL9 7TN. Route: Walk Photographic Society win to Blackhorse Lane and return. About 4 miles. Leader: 01707 264689. competition Sunday 25th November Potters Bar and District Photographic Society has won the Meet: Monken Hadley, by Church near common. Route: Hadley Jubilee Cup in a four-way competition against Barnet, Wood Road, Jack’s Lake. Return via Monken Hadley Common. Enfield and Southgate clubs. About 4.5 miles. Leaders: 01707 643832. The competition requires a mix of projected images and prints, and each Sunday 9th December club had to present six of each type of image. Three of Potters Bar’s pictures Meet: Bell Bar – A1000 Bell Lane/Woodside Lane junction. won the maximum of 20 points. A Society spokesman said: “Although we did not gain as many maximum scores as some of the other clubs, we Route: Grubbs Lane, Barbers Lodge Farm and on to Wildhill, offered a more consistent quality of image and that helped us to first place”. return via Westfield Lodge. About 5.5 miles. Leader: 01707 Eight of Potters Bar’s members supplied pictures for the competition. 851498. The Society meets at the Wyllyotts Centre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar on most Sunday 23rd December - NO WALK Monday evenings from 7:30pm. More information is available at Sunday 6th January http://pottersbarphotosoc.org.uk. Meet: ‘White Hart’ PH South Mimms (Bus 84). Route: Black Horse Lane, Boundary Path, North Mymms and return via Potwells. About 5 miles. Leaders: 01707 655732. New! Computers and a Details of later walks may be accessed on the Society’s website, www.pbsoc.org.uk. We are still looking for additional walks Cuppa Group at the Café in leaders to ensure the continuation of the programme – please Wyllyotts Theatre ring 01707 643832 if you can help. Are you confused by computers? Would you like to learn how to use your smart phone or tablet better? Communities 1st (previously known as Community Hertsmere) are delighted to announce that we will be running FREE, drop-in sessions aimed at helping older people use their IT devices to keep in touch with friends and family, and shop online safely. With the help of our friendly and patient Digital Champions, these sessions are a great way to learn new IT skills in a friendly, supportive environment. The sessions will be held every Monday from 10.30am–12.30pm in the café at the Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN. There is no need to book and, if you would like to learn how to use your IT device better, you can just turn up. For more information email [email protected]. 20 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Charity shock at NHS The Womens’ Institute – funding cuts Inspiring Women Peace Hospice Care’s CEO, Declan Carroll, has expressed Ladies – do you want to be inspired? Then pay us a his shock and disappointment at the Herts Valleys visit at Oakmere WI to find out how. If you want to Clinical Commissioning Group confirming that it is make new friends and expand your interests, then cutting annual NHS funding to the charity by £163,860 a come along to one of our monthly meetings to listen to year. The charity received a double blow with the news one of the speakers from our varied programme and that the cut is being backdated to the start of the have a cup of tea with us – you will be made most financial year. welcome. We’ll tell you about our craft group, book The funding cuts mean that for every £1 of income the charity receives, less club, walking group and our social events (lunches, than 20p now comes from the NHS. Peace Hospice Care is currently coffee mornings, outings etc) as well as our support reviewing how it can meet the financial shortfall through both reducing for local charities, and the part we play in the costs and income generation. campaigning carried out by the WI at national level. Speaking about the cuts, Declan Carroll said: “This is a devastating blow but Oakmere WI is just one of the 90 WIs in Hertfordshire making up the WI not just in terms of finances but for anyone facing life-limiting illness, as Hertfordshire Federation. The Federation issues a monthly magazine, well as their families and carers. We want to be doing more to help these publicising events it organises throughout the year as well as news of people at such a difficult and emotional time, not thinking about doing less. local WIs. We’ve always received tremendous support from the local community and I hope that will continue as we face the challenge that these financial The WI has been inspiring women in Hertfordshire for a long time. In pressures present.” 2019 we’ll be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Federation’s formation with some special events. The charity needs £5 million a year to deliver its free services to individuals, and their families, facing life-limiting illnesses in South West Hertfordshire The WI is not just jam and Jerusalem (well, we do sing Jerusalem and and the wider area. Like other hospices, it relies heavily on donations from very moving it is too). Pay us a visit to find out what we do, we’d love to the local community to enable it to provide essential end-of-life care, as well see you. We meet at 7.45 on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except as services and support to help patients in managing their life-limiting August) at Tilbury Hall, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar. You can visit up conditions and empowering them to achieve the best quality of life possible. to 3 times (50p per visit) before you need to decide whether to join. Anyone interested in supporting the charity can donate via the website Contact Carol Colman on 01707 659873 for further details. www.peacehospicecare.org.uk. Chris Youthed Cuffley Manor and Cooperscroft Luxury Care Homes STEP INSIDE LUXURY CARE HOMES, AND YOU’LL KNOW YOU’VE ARRIVED SOMEWHERE SPECIAL.

Come and meet our team who can show you what luxury Check our website for our forthcoming events www.tlccare.co.uk living you’re missing out on. Call now to arrange a personal Who do you know who would like to come along to one of our events at Cooperscroft? tour and let us show you why Cuffley Manor or Cooperscroft November 2018 are the places for you or your loved one. Memory Café every Tuesday 11am–12.30pm free refreshments • Quality fine dining Afternoon Tea: 13th November, 5pm • Sumptuous lounges Breakfast Club: 16th November, 9am • Activities to stimulate mind, body and spirit Knitting Club: 17th November, 11am Tip Toe Tots Toddler Group: 28th November, 11am • Beautifully maintained gardens December 2018 • Exclusive spa and private cinema Memory Café every Tuesday 11am–12.30pm free refreshments Cuffley Manor offers residential care, and care for people with memory Christmas Fayre: 1st December, 2–4pm loss. Cooperscroft offers nursing care and specialist dementia care. Community Christmas with Age UK: 13th December, 10am–3pm, everyone welcome Cuffley Manor and Cooperscroft Care Homes support the Christmas Party: 22nd December, 2.30pm ‘Campaign to End Loneliness in Older Age’. Please contact us for information on upcoming events for January and February.

Call or email for more details Cuffley Manor, Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar EN6 4AA T: 01707 861424 E: cdm@cuffleymanor.co.uk Cooperscroft, Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar EN6 4AE T: 01707 861423 E: [email protected]

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Henry Blofeld, Beatlemania then look no The Nutcracker celebration of one of our 78 Retired. farther. The stars of this lavish Sunday 25th November, 2pm generation’s finest singer- production not only look and Tickets £20, Children £15 songwriters. Handpicked by The Farewell Tour. sound like John, Paul, George Adele herself, the outstanding Be swept away on a magical Wednesday 14th November, and Ringo, they also generate Kijka Markham has the show- adventure in one of the most 8pm the same incredible excitement stopping voice and captivating famous classical ballets of all Tickets £21 and unique sense of humour. charisma to deliver all of your time. Returning by popular Henry Blofeld has hung up his favourite Adele Hits. Marty Wilde and demand, the Vienna Festival microphone after 50 years Ballet’s production of the commentating on international the Wildcats ABBA Nutcracker promises to delight cricket. The cherished golden Saturday 17th November, Merry Christmas Party audiences of all ages with its voice of cricket has decided to 8pm Friday 30th November, 8pm festive setting and light-hearted celebrate by touring the country Tickets £22 Tickets £25 story. with his brand-new show, A chance to see live on stage one Join the platform-pounding, jam-packed full of unheard of the only performing rock ‘n’ Afternoon tea available to book flares-flapping , jive-talking, anecdotes from on and off the roll pioneers in the world today. in advance for 4.15pm at £6.50. disco-dazzling ABBA Merry Marty began his career in 1957 pitch, as well as stories from the Christmas Party as the 40th and was one of the first British Someone Like You - TMS box not allowed on radio! anniversary of ABBA’s greatest singers to play a leading part in The Adele Songbook hit Dancing Queen is those early formative and Magic of The Beatles Thursday 29th November, celebrated in sequins and Friday 16th November, 8pm ground-breaking rock ‘n’ roll 8pm years. spangles style with ABBA Tickets £22 Tickets £23 classics. Join the fun as the If you are looking for an Back on the road by popular ABBA Merry Christmas Party authentic, lively dose of demand this is an immaculate sweeps into Potters Bar.

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The Elvis Years www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk intimate evenings will be a Somebody’, ‘One moment in at Christmas for times and prices. unique opportunity to see him Time’ and many more. like you’ve never seen him Saturday 1st December, 8pm The perfect pantomime for before. The Roy Orbison Story Tickets £25 everyone. A fun-filled pantomime which scales new Friday 8th February, 8pm It’s time to get well and truly in Mercury - heights, with a spectacular Tickets £23 the Christmas spirit as the smash stomping giant, fabulous live The Ultimate Queen He’s the man with the sunglasses hit musical production ‘The band and all the magic and Tribute and the black suit who delivered Elvis Years’ brings its very mayhem of a truly traditional Friday 1st February, 8pm some of the world’s darkest and special seasonal twist to Potters Christmas extravaganza. Tickets £21 most emotional ballads. Roy Bar. Experience an Elvis-style Orbison remains one of the most Christmas like never before in Celebrating 20 years on the road A Viennese Strauss Gala distinctive looking and sounding an evening packed with solid in 2019, Mercury have firmly Sunday 20th January, 2pm established themselves as one of performers in modern music. gold Elvis classics. Tickets £22, Concessions £20 the world’s most authentic Tom Allen: Absolutely Featuring highlights from some tributes to Queen. Chris Barber Big Band Saturday 9th February, 8pm Sunday 2nd December, 8pm of the great operettas of the Whitney Tickets £21, Concessions £20 Tickets £16 Strauss Family, Kalman and Lehar. This wonderful Queen of the Night One of the last British jazz Tom Allen’s unique style of production is choreographed Thursday 7th February, 8pm legends around and an icon of sharp, acerbic wit and camp, and authentically costumed. Tickets £25 traditional jazz in the United riotous storytelling has seen him Afternoon Tea is available to sell out shows all over the Taking us on a magical Kingdom. This season he starts book in advance for 4.30pm. country. Due to phenomenal rollercoaster ride through three celebrating his 65th anniversary £6.50 per person. demand the tour has now been decades of classic hits that as leader of the band on a extended into the autumn of Jason Donovan and his include ‘I Wanna Dance with full-time professional basis. 2018. Amazing Midlife Crisis Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Jack and the Beanstalk Thursday January, 8pm Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 2HN Ring the Box Office on Tickets £26 HERTS BOX OFFICE: 01707 645005 01707 645005 or go onto This is a tour with a twist! These www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

23 Potters Bar Community News The Kidston Institute The Kidston Institute is a registered charity (number 213604) which was founded by Mrs JMB Kidston by various legal documents between1902 and 1904. She also provided £1,000 to provide a source of income for the upkeep of the building. The objects of the charity are to provide a village hall for the use of inhabitants of the Parish of Northaw and Cuffley for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure. The charity is run by a management committee, comprising seven elected members and seven members representing various local Shadowing an MP organisations. Do you know what your MP does outside of The main activities are the provision of facilities for snooker, table Westminster – the odd report in the local paper, radio tennis, a pre-school nursery and meetings. There is a designated or TV interview notwithstanding? We sometimes snooker room with a full-size table which is available for bookings forget that they are the representative for everyone between 9am and 11pm every day. There is also a small hall which is in the constituency regardless of political affiliation. used Monday to Friday mornings and afternoons by the nursery school. Chris Cook, political geek, shadowed Grant Shapps, This room is available at weekends for meetings or other activities. The the member for Welwyn Hatfield on a Friday in July. other main use of this room at present is for home matches for the ten table tennis teams run at the club. There are also toilets and a small I started out at the constituency office in Hatfield chatting with Grant’s kitchen. office manager over a range of topics before we were joined by Individual membership costs £20 per year and there are other terms for Grant’s PA, Kat, who doubled as our driver, and then soon the man teams and functions. There are additional small charges per booking himself. He is very personable and easy company – something I (eg £1per hour for the snooker room). already knew having already met him in a social environment. Enquiries should be addressed to the Secretary at 7 Northaw Road West, Grant is promoting an initiative ‘Better Healthcare Locally’ and is Northaw, EN6 4NW, by email to [email protected] or by meeting all the GP practices in the constituency. The practice we phone to 07725 430244. visited was being frustrated by bureaucracy from moving into new premises already owned by the NHS. Grant promised to take it up with the new Health Minister. Often, the intervention of an MP can unblock seemingly intractable blockages in the system. This was followed by a presentation to a retiring teacher at Monks Wood School. A brief chat with the trustees beforehand was informative. Grant made a short, off-the-cuff speech and chatted to pupils and staff. Next, Kings Community Church in Hatfield based in the old town hall offices. Grant spotted a man dropping a piece of litter and called out to him. The guy looked up surprised and retraced his steps. I don’t know if he regularly does this. We had a quick lunch in Simmons whilst remarking on the transformation in the shopping area. We discussed national matters and Grant talked about other projects. The following day a report was issued on Smart Meters and was followed by an op-ed piece in The Sun. Then came photos for the ‘Better Britain Shops Award’ taken with members of Welwyn Hatfield Council and a member of the public buttonholed him for a quick chat. We then returned to the office for a meeting with the founders of Defibrillators in Public Places Charity (DiPPs). As part of the meeting they took us through how a defibrillator is used. The key query here being, whether a way could be found to avoid VAT being payable. The final visit was to the new Tesco HQ at Shire Park where we were able to taste some new products. Kat remarked that Grant has a high workload and rarely switches off. He listens to music while he works, has a Private Pilots Licence and flies himself around where feasible. Unsurprisingly, he is a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Aviation. It was a very interesting and informative day. Chris Cook 24 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk 2018 Christmas Services at Local Churches Brookman’s Park United Reformed Church Potters Bar Baptist Church, Barnet Road Contact Church Secretary Mary Biggs 01707 653627. 23rd December 10.30am Family Nativity Service 6pm Carols by Candlelight Christ Church, Little Heath (CE) 25th December 10.30am Christmas Family Service 2nd December 10.30am Christingle Service Contact Revd Joel Mercer 01707 651179. 9th December 6.30pm Café Carols 16th December 6.30pm Carol Service Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane 24th December 4pm Crib Service Contact Church Secretary David Ramsey 01707 647300. 11pm Midnight Communion 25th December 9am Holy Communion St Giles, South Mimms (CE) 10.30am Family Service 16th December 4pm Carol Service 24th December 3.30pm Bread Service Contact Revd Dominic Newstead 01707 643119. 11.30pm Midnight Mass King Charles the Martyr, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar (CE) 25th December 11am Family Communion 13th December 7pm Uniformed Organisations Christingle Contact Revd Karen Turner 01707 658651. Service 16th December 11am Nativity Service St John’s Methodist Church, Potters Bar 4.30pm Service of Lessons and Carols 2nd December 10.30am Christingle Service 20th December 11am Community Café Christmas Service 9th December 2.30pm Nine Lessons and Carols 24th December 4pm Family Service with Blessing of the Crib 16th December 10.30am Christmas Family Creative Church Service 6pm Christingle Service 23rd December 4pm Family Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass (Carols at 11pm) 24th December 11.15pm Midnight Holy Communion 25th December 10.30am Christmas Day Family Communion 25th December 10.30am Christmas Day Service Contact Church Office 01707 665579 or email [email protected]. Contact Revd Alison Facey 01707 652978. Our Lady and St Vincent Roman Catholic Church, Potters Bar St Margaret’s Ridge (CE) 11th December 7pm Advent Reflection by Pope Paul School 16th December 6.30pm Carol Service 18th December 7.30pm Advent Penitential Service 25th December 9.15am Family Service 23rd December 6pm Parish Carol Service Contact Revd Karen Turner 01707 658651. 24th December 5pm Vigil Mass for families with young children 8.30pm Candle-lit Vigil and Christmas Mass St Mary’s, Essendon (CE) 25th December 9am and 11am Christmas Day Mass 9th December 3pm Christingle Service 16th December 6.30pm 9 Lessons and Carols Contact Canon Shaun Lennard 01707 654359. 24th December 11.15pm Midnight Holy Communion 25th December 11.15pm Christmas Family Service Contact Church Warden Anne Mitcheson 01707 658057. St Mary’s, North Mymms (CE) 2nd December 10.30am All Age Family Advent Service 6.30pm Choral Evensong for Advent 16th December 6.30pm Readings and carols for Christmas 23th December 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Communion 24th December 4pm Crib Service for families 11.30pm Midnight Mass 25th December 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Communion for Christmas Day Contact Parish Office (Tuesday and Wednesday 10am–2pm) 01727 825578. St Mary’s, The Walk, Potters Bar (CE) 2nd December 6.30pm The Advent Procession 23rd December 5pm Carol Service followed by mulled wine and mince pies 24th December 4pm Christingle and Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass of the Nativity 25th December 10am Family Eucharist followed by mince pies and festive drinks Contact the Revd Stefan Chrysostomou 01707 859028.

Churches Together ‘Discover Christmas’ Event Saturday 15th December A fun for all the family Christmas journey! FREE Admission – but please do let us know if you’ll be coming. Sign up and more info at www.pbchurchesholidayclub.co.uk. Starts at 2pm at St John’s Methodist Church, Baker Street. Children welcome to come dressed as shepherds, angels or sheep!

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AB’s STOMPERS LINE DANCING BRIDGE CLUB – LITTLE HEATH (duplicate) CUFFLEY OPERATIC SOCIETY GROUP 2 Weekly, Mon, Tue and Thu. Wroxham School. All levels. Tue 7.30pm in Parish Hall. Aileen 652343 or Peter 658016. Amateur Musical Theatre Rehearsals Tue and Thu. 2 shows a year For siblings and families of children with special needs. 07967 964962. BRIDGE CLUB May and Nov at Cuffley Hall. Jen 01707 872418. Monthly, 2nd Sat, 3.30–6pm. Wayside Centre. £2 per family. ACT 4 Thu 10am–1pm. Little Heath Parish Hall. Playing Chicago Bridge. CUFFLEY PLAYERS – Amateur Dramatic Society Sally 07999 221974. Weekly, youth clubs and regular events. 665551 or Tom 655461. Rehearsals Mon and Thu. 2 plays a year Mar and Nov at GUIDES, BROWNIES and RAINBOWS www.act4.org.uk. Mon 7.30pm. Clayton Centre, Barnet Road, Potters Bar. Cuffley Hall. Fran 872229. Potters Bar and Brookmans Park areas: ADULT BALLET, JAZZ and TAP CLASS June 651011. CUFFLEY OVER 50’S CLUB www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or Sue 850147. Weekly classes. Parkwood Health and Leisure Centre, Darkes Lane. BRIDGE CLUB – CHICAGO Wed 2–5pm. Cuffley Youth and Community Centre. Art, snooker, GURDJIEFF STUDY AND MEDITATION GROUP Suzanne 07904 771980. Mon 7.30–10pm at Wyllyotts Centre. Robert 658677. table tennis, Scrabble, etc. John 875589. Meets every few weeks. Info 654896. ADULT NETBALL BROOKMANS PARK WI DANCE HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS Mon 7–8pm, Wroxham School. £2. Any standard welcome. 3rd Mon, 8pm. Brookmans Park United Reformed Church. Lizzie Meeks School of Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, [email protected] or 03333 202 384. Tel 650902. Visitors welcome. 657997. Hip Hop/Street Dance. Adult’s and children’s classes Mon–Fri. HERTFORDSHIRE CHORUS AIR TRAINING CORPS – 57 (PB) SQUADRON BROOKMANS PARK TENNIS CLUB 07887 567713 or [email protected]. Choir based in Hatfield, weekly. Bishop Hatfield School. Weekly, Mon and Thu. Ingram Cadet Centre (opposite Fire Station), Golf Club Road, Brookmans Park. 6 courts and floodlights. DANCING www.hertfordshirechorus.org.uk. 7.15–9.30pm. Ages 13/18. [email protected]. Suit all abilities. 644926. Ballroom and Latin. Beginners. Weekly, Wed. Little Heath HERTFORDSHIRE CONCERT BAND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BROOKMANS PARK WEA Church Hall, Thornton Road, 8.45–10pm. 662050. Tue evenings at Music Department of Hertfordshire University. Frequent meetings in Potters Bar and local area. 0845 768 7555 Weekly, Tue and Thu mornings. 10 week course at URC DEMENTIA SUPPORT – HERTSWISE Friendly wind band, rehearses in Hatfield. Contact or email [email protected]. Brookmans Park. 650673. Designed with people living with dementia. Low level memory www.hertsconcertband.co.uk. ANGIE’S DANCE ACADEMY BURMA STAR loss or mild cognitive impairment, and their friends, family and HERTS MIND NETWORK Weekly classes, children and adults (Disco/Street). Latin St Albans Branch. Monthly, 2nd Mon 11am. British Legion Club, carers at its heart. Join us for refreshments, fun and games at Tue fortnightly, 11am–1pm, Memory Support Group appointment American and Line Dancing, to exam status and performing in Verulam Road, St Albans. For ex-servicemen with Burma Star. our new cafe. Thu 1.30–3pm at Elm Court Community Centre, only £1, Goodacre Court, EN6 5AZ. Tue weekly 9am–5pm, shows. Angie on 07773 341490. 020 8207 1247. EN6 3BP. £5 contribution. Carers welcome at no extra charge. Peer Support appointment only, Maple House, EN6 5BS. ART BUSHI SEISHIN RYU (Martial Arts) DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY CAFÉ Tue weekly, 2–4pm, Drop-in £1, Elm Court, EN6 3BP. Every Fri 10am–12noon. Furzefield Court, (next to Elm Court), Weekly, Fri. Kidston Institute, Northaw Road West, Northaw, – HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE Contact 020 3727 3600. £2.30pm. 020 8207 7568. 7.30–9.30pm. 642354. AL6 0AT, Digswell Village Hall, Tue fortnightly, 11am–2pm. HERTFORDSHIRE SHOWBAND ART IN HERTS CAKE DECORATING Call 01707 240650 for info. Weekly, Mon. Mount Grace School. Training band and lessons Weekly, Tue. Furzefield Court, Mutton Lane, 7.30–10pm. Potters Bar Sugar Art Club. Monthly, 1st Mon 7.30pm. DOG TRAINING – HOME FARM 7pm, Showband 7.45pm. 650209. Painting in informal and social atmosphere with occasional expert Furzefield Court, Mutton Lane. Jackie 850432. Fri classes 9.30am–12noon. Obedience and socialisation. HERTFORDSHIRE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA tuition. 650694. CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP All levels welcome. One-to-one also. 275322. Thu.evenings at Welwyn Garden City, for experienced orchestra ART CLASSES Monthly meetings and weekly cardiac exercise. British Legion, DOG TRAINING IN POTTERS BAR players. [email protected] or 01727 857827. Art classes in drawing and watercolour painting. Tue and Thu, Holtwhites Hill, Enfield. 01992 718155. Weekly, Sun 10–11am. 020 8449 5298 or 651610. HERTSMERE SOCIETY OF ART 10am–12.30pm. Jane 850356. CARERS IN HERTFORDSHIRE* ELIZABETH ALLEN FOOTBALL CLUB Weekly, Wed 1.30–4.30pm. Clayton Centre, Barnet Road. ART CLUB Contact 01992 586969 for information. Weekly, Sat afternoon. Old Owen’s, Coopers Lane Road and Friendly art group. 658336. Sixty Plus Centre Wyllyotts. Thu 2–4pm. 654007. CAPITAL ARTS CHILDREN’S CHOIR and YOUTH THEATRE Coopers Road, Little Heath. 16+ years. Training Tue 8pm, HERTS VISION LOSS ATTIC ORCHESTRA Sat, Wyllyotts Centre. Age 5–16 years. Drama and choir. Owen’s School. 652422 or 646273. The Woodside Centre, The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, For those who wish to resume playing. 020 8449 2342. ENFIELD LIGHT OPERATIC and DRAMATIC SOCIETY AL7 4SE. Sight Line 01707 324680, Mel at [email protected]. CHARITY LUNCHES Weekly, Tue and Fri 8pm. Drama Group rehearse Winchmore Hill. [email protected] or www.Hertsvisionloss.org.uk. BABY SENSORY CLASSESS (Birth – 13 months) United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, 1st and 3rd Fri in month. Performs Wyllyotts. 2 musicals per year. 07711 316474. HOMELESS FOR HERTS YOUNG NIGHTSDTOP Award winning. Thu, Furzefield Leisure Centre. Lisa 07887 700939 Soup, full salad buffet, tea or coffee and biscuits, 1pm. £3 per ENFIELD NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION Call 03333202 384 or [email protected]. or [email protected]. person. Please come and join us. 665482. Contact Pam for more information 650969. HUMANISTS – NORTH LONDON GROUP BADMINTON CHARLIE’S ANGELS ESSENDON PRIMARY SCHOOL Monthly, 3rd Thu. Non-religious people meet for discussion Weekly, Fri. Owen’s School, 8–10pm. Age 17+ intermediate Weekly on Wed in term-time, 1.30–3pm. For toddlers and Mon 8–9pm, Weight Training. Wed 5.30–6.30pm and meetings. Ruth Winston House, Palmers Green plus social events. upwards. 264007. their parents, grandparents and carers. King Charles the Martyr 7.15–8.15pm Circuits. Sat 9–10am Circuits. Wed 653667. BADMINTON CLUB Church Hall. No charge. 01707 665579. 1.45–3.15pm Mother and Toddler Group, School Hall. INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES Little Heath Church Hall. Thu 7.30pm. All abilities welcome. CHERRY LODGE CANCER CARE EXERCISE and MOVEMENT TO MUSIC For beginners. Potters Bar/South Mimms, Mon 10am–1pm. 657812. Contact Tina on 020 8441 7000 for more information. Fun, friendly fitness for all. Wed 2.15–3.45pm, Elm Court Youth 07907 802206. BADMINTON CLUB (Friern) CHI KUNG CLASS and Community Centre. Call or text 07949 055958 or email IRISH DANCING Friendly club for intermediate players. Owen’s School. Wed 8pm. Weekly, Mon 6.30–7.30pm. North Mymms Social Club, [email protected]. Weekly, Wed and Sat. Feeney Miller School of Dancing. Contact [email protected]. Welham Green. Sat 11am–12noon at PB Health Club. FENG SHUI SOCIETY OF HERTS Clayton Centre, Barnet Road. Age 4+. 01727 824842. BADMINTON LADIES Organised by ‘Just Standing’. 272255. Monthly, Elm Court, 7pm. 07951 741128. JAZZ – GOOGLIES JAZZ CLUB Weekly, Wed 2–5pm. Christ Church, Little Heath. Friendly, social FIFTY PLUS* Weekly, Thu 7.30pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, group. 650040. CHILDREN’S FINE ART CLASSES Little Art School of Herts. Small groups, ages 4–12. Wide range of activities, events, trips and courses. Not exclusive EN2 8AS. www.googliesjazz.co.uk or John 020 8350 3541. BALLROOM and LATIN DANCING Tue 4.15–5.15 pm, Potters Bar/South Mymms Village. to 50 years and over. 645005. JOB CLUB, POTTERS BAR Weekly. Tilbury Hall. Beginners Mon 7pm, Improvers 7.45pm and 07907 802206. Wed in term-time, 9.30am–12.30pm, Christ Church Little Heath, Advanced 8.45pm. Wed Beginners Line Dancing 8.30pm. FIR and POND WOODS NATURE RESERVE Great North Road. Just come along or call 01707 662460 or 268846. CHURCHES TOGETHER IN POTTERS BAR – HERTS and MIDDX WILDLIFE TRUST Co-ordination organization for all churches in Potters Bar. Monthly, 2nd Sun, 10am–1pm. Meet lay-by in Coopers Lane [email protected]. BARNET and DISTRICT CANCER LINK Malcolm Golland on 653417. Road, EN6 4DG. Help maintain this nature reserve, tools KARATE, SELF DEFENCE and FITNESS Drop In Centre – weekly, Wed 1.30–4pm. Church of Mary provided, bring drink, gardening gloves and good footwear. Weekly, Wed, Furzefield Centre. Juniors 7–8pm, adults 8–9pm. Immaculate and St Gregory the Great, Union Street, Barnet. CIRCLE FOR THE BLIND and PARTIALLY SIGHTED Phone John 01707 652836. Sun adult and juniors 11am–12noon. 07534 563456 or For cancer patients, families and friends. 708022 or (PB THEATRE COMPANY) www.karate-masters.co.uk. 020 8446 3104. Dress rehearsals for shows and quarterly evening socials at FIRST CLASS LEARNING MATHS and ENGLISH Furzefield Court. Evenings. 657194. Ages 5–16. Weekly, Thu 3.30–5.30pm. KARATE and SELF DEFENCE BARNET and DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY King Charles the Martyr Church. Pallavi 527155. Mon, 8pm. Twice monthly. St John’s Church Hall, Mowbray Road, COMMUNITY CHOIR FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO ADULT Sat 2–7 years, 10.30–11.15am. 8+ years, New Barnet. Sep to Jun. Secretary: 020 8 449 3971 or Weekly, Thu. Wyllyotts Theatre, 7.30–9.30pm. For info Joy FITNESS CLASSES 11.20am–12.25pm. 661544. www.barnetphilatelic.co.uk. 655464. Wed 7.15pm. LBPT Fitness Classes and Sat 9am. Essendon Primary School Hall. Adults of all ages and abilities. BARNET PLUS SPORT and SOCIAL CLUB COMMUNITY CAFÉ KARATE FOR ALL THE FAMILY Weekly, Sun from 8.30pm .Discovery Hall, Netherlands Road, At KCM, weekly on Thu. Closed in Aug and in week after FOLK DANCE CLUB IN ST ALBANS Weekly, Sat. Oakmere Youth and Community Centre. Children New Barnet. wwwBarnetplus.com. Christmas. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall, 9am–1.30pm. Thu 7.45–9.45pm at St Stephens Church Hall, Watling Street, 10.30–11.30am, adults 11.45–1pm. Beginners welcome. Coffee and light lunches served. Thu chats on various topics on AL1 2PX. All dances are called and no partner required. More info 852641. BARNET YHA (NORTH LONDON OUTDOOR GROUP) Weekly, Tue 8–10pm. Discovery Hall, Netherlands Road, Barnet. 1st Thu of each month at 11am. All welcome and all profits to contact Brian on 01707 834977. KING CHARLES THE MARTYR CHURCH 30–50+ years. Walking weekends, day walks, social. charity. 01707 665579. FOOTBALL Further details www.kcm-church.org.uk or ring 01707 665579. 020 8449 1553 or www.barnetyha.org. COMPUTERS AND A CUPPA Vets football – Sat afternoons, 35+ years. Venues locally in KUMON MATHS and ENGLISH BARNET WALKS * Weekly, Mon. Wyllyotts Cafe, 10.30am–12.30pm. Helping older South Herts, evenings. 852422. Ages 4–18. Mon and Thu 3.30–5.30pm at Tilbury Hall, Guided walks. £9 (£4 under 12s). Contact Paul for more people to use their IT devices. Free, no need to book. FRIDAY FOLK Darkes Lane. Sheena 643588. information on 07506 761294. COUNTRY MANAGEMENT SERVICE Social folk dancing club, Fri 7.45–10pm. In St Albans. LIFE CHURCH – POTTERS BAR BARRACUDA SWIMMING CLUB Environment Department, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford. www.fridayfolk.org.uk. Sun 9.30am, Family Service. Oakmere Youth and Weekly, Sun. Furzefield Centre, Mutton Lane, 01923 588433. FRIENDS OF POTTERS BAR PARKS Community Centre, Fetherstone Close. 876060. 11.30am–12.30pm. Helps all ages with disabilities to be safe in CRAFT AND CHATTER 4 meetings each year. We liaise with Hertsmere parks officers to LIFE CHURCH – CUFFLEY water. Contact Ian 660935. Weekly, Mon (except school holidays). PB Baptist Church, maintain and improve our local parks. Gill on 851445 or Peter on Sun 11am, Family Service, King James Avenue, Cuffley. BAY JAZZ CLUB 10.30am. 707082. 655464. 876060. Weekly, Tue 8.30–11pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club, CROQUET CLUB FURZEFIELD WI LINE DANCE WITH STEPPIN’ TIME East Lodge Lane, Enfield. Live Traditional Jazz and Licensed Bar. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun,from 2.30pm. Bush Hill Park, Enfield. Monthly, 3rd Thu 7.30–10pm. Tilbury Hall. 659886. Weekly, Mon and Thu. Welham Green. Improver to advanced 020 8367 6660. Coaching given. 020 8366 6005. GOBIONS WOOD NATURE RESERVE OF level. 655866. BELLRINGING IN SOUTH MIMMS CUFFLEY FLORAL ART CLUB* HERTFORDSHIRE AND MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST LINE DANCING Bellringers practice St Giles Church, Thu 7pm. Ages 12+, Monthly, Tue 7 for 8pm. Cuffley Hall, Maynards Place. For information contact 01727 858901. Wed 2–4pm. Beginner/improver level. Oakmere Youth and experience or beginners. 272574. Jessica 873821. GOLDEN EAGLE SPIRITUAL GROUP* Community Centre, Fetherstone Close. 859578. BINGO CUFFLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Monthly, 1st Tue. Clayton Centre, Barnet Road, 7.30pm. £4. LITTLE HEATH CHESS CLUB Weekly, Mon. South Mimms Youth and Community Association, Monthly, last Thu. 10 times per year. 8pm, Cuffley Hall, Mediumship and workshops. 658499. Juniors Thu 5.45–7.15pm. Adult players welcome for matches. Village Hall, 7.20pm. 651700 or 647822. Maynard Place. 875742. GREEN ROOM PRODUCTIONS Chris 642027. BOTANY BAY PETANQUE CLUB CUFFLEY INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SOCIETY Rehearsals Mon at King Charles the Martyr Church Hall, Wed at LOAVES and FISHES CAFÉ Weekly, Sun 10.30am–2pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club. Try the Monthly, 2nd Tue. Northaw Village Hall, 7.30 for 8pm. £4. Oakmere School. Presents musicals twice a year. New members Weekly, Wed. Christchurch, Little Heath, 10.45am–12.30pm. French game of boules. 653325. 873680. welcome – acting and behind the scenes. 01727 836938. All welcome 662460.

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MEN’S FITNESS GROUP FOR OVER 50s PILATES PB SOCIETY WALKS* SNOOKER All levels of fitness and abilities welcome. Fri 10–11am at Weekly classes, Tue 7–8pm. Brookmans Park UR Church, Fortnightly, Sun afternoon walks along local rights of way. At The Kidston Institute, Northaw. Membership fee £20 per annum. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall. Neelam 07891 752906. www.pbsoc.org.uk. Playing fee £1 per hour. 07725 430244. MERLIN MAGICAL SOCIETY Weekly United Reformed Church, Brookmans Park: Mon 9.15am PB TENNIS CLUB SPANISH CIRCLE HERTFORDSHIRE* Fortnightly, Thu 7.45pm. Little Heath Parish Hall, including and 10.15am; and Fri 9.30am and 10.30am. North Mymms The Walk, 6 AstroTurfs and floodlights. Enquiries Sue 645909 or Monthly, 2nd Fri, Sep to Jun (not Dec) at Red Lion Pub, Hatfield, beginners. John Clayton 07931 525399. Memorial Hall: Tue 9.30am and 10.30am; and Wed 9.30am and [email protected]. 7.30pm. Events including wine and sherry tasting, talks on MIND DROP-IN GROUP 6.30pm. Book with Debbie 07717 841338. PB THEATRE COMPANY Spanish culture. 661722. Weekly, Tue 1–4pm. Cricket Club, The Walk. 659455. POSITIVE MOVEMENT EXERCISE CLASS Rehearsals Tue and Fri. Chancellors School, Stages 2 musicals and SPARKLERS MITRE CLUB Tue 10.30am–12noon, Clayton Centre, 32 Barnet Road, 2 plays per year. Performers, backstage help and front of house. Weekly, Tue, term-time only, 1–2.45pm. Music, craft and play for Monthly, 1st Tue. For retired professionals and businessmen. EN6 2QU. Positive for older people, carers, people at risk of falls. Gillian on 657194. babies and children 0–4 years, and parent and carer. Life Church – Cuffley. 876060. Best Western Homestead Court Hotel, Welwyn Garden City. 01462 678804 for more information or to book. PB TOWN BAND 01707 656912. PRE-SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Weekly rehearsals, Fri 8–10pm. Goffs Oak Methodist Church, SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Newgatestreet Road, Goffs Oak, EN7 5SS. Traditional brass band. Hill Rise. Evenings of clairvoyance and healing services. 655147. MOUNTVIEW DANCE SCHOOL Wed at St John’s Methodist Church , 10am Happy House: 07970 448661. Weekly, Mon and Sat. St John’s Church Hall. Classes from age 3 Walking confidently to 4 years, 11am: Sitting confidently to STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL Weekly, Sat, Chancellor’s School. 4–18 years. Dance, drama and upwards. 01582 461233. walking. 12.15pm: Newborn to sitting. [email protected]. PB TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB* Parkfield. Matches Sat 3pm, some Sun and midweek. singing. 01582 713771. MOVES FITNESS PB 41 CLUB Training Tue and Thu, 7.30pm. 07833 632965. SWIFTS JUNIOR BADMINTON Weekly, Mon. St Mary’s Church Hall, 7.30–8.30pm. Aerobic Monthly. For ex-Round Tablers. 1st Wed 7.15pm. 851445. Weekly, Fri. Hatfield Leisure Centre, 5–10pm. 7–18 years. dance exercise. All fitness levels welcome. Bring mat/towel. PB ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION PB TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Monthly, 2nd Wed, 7.30pm. Wayside Hall. 653650. Beginners to County Squad 652061. 651008. Visit Highview Gardens Site, Sun 10am–12noon or call Geoff 653910. PB TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION TABLE TENNIS MULTI-SPORT At The Kidston Institute, Northaw. Membership fees £20 per PB BOWLS CLUB Visits to and from Franconville and Viernheim. [email protected]. Weekly, Tue and Thu. Furzefield Centre. For the active generation annum. Playing fees £3 per match. Teams of varying standards. 50+ years. Short tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, The Walk. 660336 or email [email protected]. PB UNITED SYNAGOGUE Please call 656202 or email [email protected]. 07725 430244. indoor bowls. 850500. PB CARNIVAL In Barnet, Barnet Lane, EN6 2DN. www.bttc.co.uk or PB UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB MUSICAL TEAPOTS Contact Peter or Sue on 850147 for a stall or more information. 020 8 449 7845. Non-members welcome. Training weekly. Age 5–16 years, boys and girls. Phone for times Baby and Toddler Group 10 months to 4 years. Weekly, Wed PB CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP Hertsmere 50+. Weekly, Tue 10am–12noon. Thu 2–4pm. and venues. 850377. 9.30–10.30am and 10.30–11.30am in Brookmans Park. Monthly, 2nd Wed, 9.15–11am. Furzefield Children’s Centre. Elm Court. 020 8207 7568. 07800 818444. 859325. PB WEA For Seniors. Weekly, Fri. Hatfield Leisure Centre, 10am–12noon. Literature Group. Thu 10am–12noon. United Reform Church. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN PB CHORAL SOCIETY* 658915. TABLE TENNIS CLUB – EXPLORERS CLUBS Weekly rehearsals, Tue 7.45pm. St Mary’s Hall, The Walk, Weekly, Wed and Thu at Potters Bar Free Church. Barnet and Monthly, 1st Sun, Borehamwood. For talented children and Potters Bar. Experience not essential. 642393. PHOENIX CONCERT BAND Shaw Leagues. Evening. 852422. Rehearsals weekly, Thu. Fair Field Junior School, Radlett, 8–10pm. siblings. www.nagc-herts.org.uk. TAI TSUNG KUNG FU PB CRICKET CLUB 642976. NETBALL CLUB The Walk. New members welcome. 654801. Self Defence. Weekly, Tue. Oakmere Primary School, 7.30–9pm. PUPPY CLASSES IN WILD HILL Cheshunt Youth, Thu evenings at Wormley. Various leagues. 07968 162304. PB CRUSADERS SPORTS and SOCIAL CLUB Weekly, Mon 7.15–8.15pm, Wild Hill Village Hall. Puppy Adults also. Chloe 873676. TALENT TIME STAGE COMPANY Daily Members Club. 5.30–11pm Mon to Sat. 12–3pm on Sun. socialisation and basic training classes from 8 weeks old or after Weekly, Mon. Little Heath Parish Hall, 5–10pm. Drama, dance, NINTAI KARATE CLUB www.pottersbarcrusaders.com. first inoculation. 651610. Weekly at PB Baptist Church, Barnet Road. Beginners Mon singing. Up to 25 years. 60442 or 07930 400647. PB CRUSADERS YOUTH FOOTBALL RADLETT MUSIC CLUB TOP HAT STAGE SCHOOL 7–8pm. Intermediate and advanced 8–9pm. All grades Fri Football for boys and girls aged 4–18. Matthew 07944 492521. 6 concerts per season, Oct to Apr. Radlett Centre, 8pm. String or Weekly, Fri. Elm Court. 4–7 years. Dance(tap), drama, singing. 7–8pm. 07956 987100. PB and DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY* wind trios/quartets playing Chamber Music. Solo Pianist once a 4.30–7.30pm. 01727 812666. NORTH LONDON OUTDOOR GROUP Monthly lectures. 8pm, 60+ Centre, £1. Museum Sat season. 01923 859291. Online booking Weekends away, day and summer evening walks. Also Tue 11am–1pm, Tue and Wed 2.30–4.30pm. Both at Wyllyotts. www.radlettcentre.co.uk. TOTS-IN-TOW 8.15pm at Discovery Hall, Stevenson Close, New Barnet. 654179 or [email protected]. Weekly, Mon in term-time, 1.30–3pm. PB Baptist Church. RADLETT PLAYERS Babes in arms to school age. Pam 665187. www.northlondonoutdoorgroup.org or 020 8449 1553. PB and DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY* A production each Spring and Autumn at Radlett Centre. NORTH LONDON and DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB Alternate Wed, 8–10pm. Elm Court. Speakers. Members £2, www.radlettplayers.org.uk. TUMBLE TOTS Weekly, Fri. Elm Court. Book a trial class. Gill 020 8449 4593. FOR THE UNATTACHED visitors £3. 651372. ROTARY CLUB OF BROOKMANS PARK UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE – U3A Weekly, Wed 8–11pm, Cheshunt Sports Club. Dancing suitable PB and DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Weekly Tue 7.30pm for 8pm at Old Owens Sports Club. 645343. Study and recreation for those not in full-time employment. for over 55s. Richard 01992 639344. Weekly, Mon 7.30pm for 8pm. Wyllyotts Centre. Any standard ROUND THE CORNER COFFEE MORNING 2nd Mon. Wyllyotts Centre, 10am. £1. Margaret 657199. NORTH MYMMS BOWLS CLUB welcome. 01438 832504. Weekly, Fri, term- time only, 9am–12noon. Profits to various Bushwood Close, Dellsome Lane, Welham Green. 01707 645320. charities. Life Church – Cuffley, 876060. UNITED REFORMED CHURCH – POTTERS BAR PB EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Family board games and table tennis. Most Sun, 3–6pm. £1. NORTH MYMMS MEMORIAL HALL Sun 10.30–11.30am. Family service, communion and youth ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – POTTERS BAR BRANCH Tony 659080. Station Road, Welham Green, AL9 7PG. 07948 310192 or service, refreshments. Mon Youth Clubs 5–10 years at Cotton Road. Bingo and raffle. Thu 8pm, (bar) snooker, hall hire Charity Lunches 1st and 3rd Fri. Soup, full buffet, coffee or tea www.northmymmsmemorialhall.co.uk. 6.15–7.30pm, 11 years upwards 7.30–9pm. 895838. social events. Welfare of ex-Service men, women and and biscuits. £3.50. 1pm. 665482. dependants. Monthly meetings, 2nd Wed. Joan 642080. NORTH MYMMS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PB FILMMAKERS* VOLUNTEER CENTRE North Mymms Youth and Community Centre, Station Road, Alternate Thu, 7.45pm. Wyllyotts Centre. 656446 or 659888. RSPB* Interested in volunteering with various organisations? Welham Green. Adrian 885430. PB GOLF CLUB Illustrated talks, Fri evenings at Tilbury Hall, 7.45pm. Members Contact Community Shop on 020 8386 4006. £4, non-members £4.50. Afternoons at St John’s URC Hall, New NORTH MYMMS YOUTH and COMMUNITY CENTRE* Darkes Lane. New members and societies welcome. Green fees. WALKS – HERTSMERE HEALTH WALKS Barnet, Wed 2pm. Members £3.50, non-members £4. Station Road, Welham Green. 260198. 652020. Gentle and moderate walks for all. Further information on www.rspb.org.uk/groups/pottersbarandbarnet or 01707 652836. NORTH MYMMS YOUTH PROJECT PB GYMNASTICS CLUB www.hertfordshirehealthwalks.co.uk. RSPCA* Activities, trips and weekly meetings for youngsters 9–16 years. Recreational 4–12 years, Mon 5.15pm, Furzefield Centre. Squad WAGGONERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Friends of Southridge Animal Rescue and Re-homing Centre, D of E for ages 14+. www.nmyouth.org.uk. training 6–13 years, Tue, Thu, and Fri evenings .5.30pm and Sat Weekly, Mon, 8–10pm at St Josephs in the Park School Hall, Packhorse Lane, Ridge. 642819. NORTHAW and CUFFLEY BOWLS CLUB 9am Chancellor’s School. 01923 855598. Hertingfordbury. Janet 01992 441083. RSPCA King George V Playing Fields, Northaw Road East, Cuffley. 654883. PB HOCKEY CLUB WEDNESDAY BREAK CLUB Potters Bar, Hatfield and Barnet Branch. 07872 902710. NORTHAW GREAT WOOD Ladies, men and junior hockey. Ed 07763 929462. Fortnightly, Wed 2.30–4pm. King Charles the Martyr. Social Club SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Working parties every Fri at 9.30am and first Sun each month. PB KARATE CLUB for over 50s. £1.50. 658540. Monthly, 3rd Sat, Oct to Jul. Tilbury Hall, 7.30pm. £4.50. Meet wood car park. 07850 233854. Mon at Dame Alice Owens at 6pm. All ages, special rates for WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY CLUB* Mary 020 8367 4201/4835. NORTHAW TAI CHI GROUP families. Cranborne School Breakfast Club Thu mornings. Wed 2–4pm. PB Baptist Church. June 655599 or Vera 651470. Weekly, Tue. Northaw Church of England School, Vineyards Road, www.tiskakarate-pottersbar.co.uk. SCOUTS, CUBS and BEAVERS WHIST DRIVE For info Peter 850147. 7.45–9pm. 642354. PB LIFESAVING CLUB 1st Fri, monthly. Village Hall, Northaw, 7 for 7.45pm. 651682. SCRABBLE NORTHAW WI Weekly, Tue. Furzefield Centre, 8–9pm. From 9 years to any age Monthly, 2nd Thu. South Mimms Village Hall. 7.30pm. Weekly, Fri 10am–12noon. Elm Court, £2.30. 020 8207 7568. Monthly, 2nd Thu, 7.30pm, Northaw Village Hall. 020 8360 9729. and ability. 020 8440 3346. 01727 869211. ST JOHN AMBULANCE – PB DIVISION OAKMERE WI PB NATIONAL WOMENS REGISTER – TUESDAY GROUP WHITEWEBBS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT and MODEL RAILWAY Weekly, Wed 8–10pm, The Walk. First aid training, 664260. Monthly, 2nd Thu, 7.45pm, Tilbury Hall. Contact 659873 or Weekly, 8pm in members’ homes. Discussions, quizzes, outings. Enfield, EN2 9HW. Weekly, Tue 10am–4pm, last entry 3.30pm. Room hire 656885. 650076 for more information. 659903. Admission £5, accompanied children under 12 free. ST JOHN’S METHODIST CHURCH 020 8367 1898. OAKLANDS BADMINTON CLUB PB PETANQUE PLAYERS Baker Street, Sunday Worship, 10.30am. Many other activities. Weekly, Tue 8–10pm. Sports Hall, Dame Alice Owen’s School. 5 Weekly, Oakmere Park. Sun from 10am and Tue from 2pm. YOGA CLASSES Further details stjohnspb.org.uk. Weekly, Mon 10am, Fri 10am, Sun 10.30am. Thu 7–8pm, courts. Small, friendly club. Events throughout the year. New players welcome. Contact Jane on 266517. SHOSHIN KARATE JITSU CLUB Core Class and Yoga 8–9pm. Wayside Jubilee Centre. Friendly Experience needed. Yvonne 642328. www.pottersbarpetanque.co.uk. Weekly, Wed. DHC Potters Bar Health Club, 8–9.30pm. classes. All ages and abilities. Contact Jade 07976 743189. OLD FOLKS WELCOME CLUB PB RAMBLING CLUB Beginners and all grades. 07734 294630. YOUTH CLUBS Weekly, Mon 2–4pm. Sixty Plus Centre Wyllyotts. 653650. Weekly, Wed and alternate Sun, 10.30am. Meet start of walk. SIGHT LINE Weekly, Elm Court. 659602. OLD OWENS CRICKET CLUB 01438 717826. 01707 324680. Herts Vision Loss, The Woodside Centre, ZUMBA GOLD Coopers Lane, PB. All abilities welcome. Herts Saracen League. PB ROTARY CLUB The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4SE. Tue, 6.30pm, Tilbury Hall. Wed, 10.45am, Elm Court. 07904 194295 or 020 8819 6638. Meets Tue lunchtime at 1pm, last Tue in month 7–7.30pm at SIXTY PLUS LUNCHEON CLUB* Sue 07956 338561. OPEN DOOR CAFÉ Potters Bar Golf Club. 645955. Weekdays, 12noon–1.30pm. Plus am and pm social clubs. Weekly, Thu. Closed week after Christmas. King Charles the PB SHOKOTAN KARATE CLUB Minibus transport available. 643602. Martyr Church Hall, 10.30am–2pm. Coffee and lunches served. Weekly training, Wed 7.30–8.30pm (ages 7–16). 8.30–9.30pm SIXTY PLUS SENIOR CITIZENS ART GROUP All welcome and all profits to charity. 665579. (adults). Furzefield Centre. www.karate-masters.co.uk Weekly, Thu 1.30–4pm. 60+ Centre Wyllyotts. Two Exhibitions Tell us about your event, meeting, activity and we PARENT/TODDLER GROUP PB SOCIETY COUNTRY GROUP each year. £1.30 including tea. Pauline 654007. will publicise it and give details of your organisation Weekly, term-time, Tue 10–11.30am Causeway Free Church. Contact Alastair 653636. SKATING – INLINE SKATER HOCKEY in the Community News. 660021. PB SOCIETY TOWN GROUP* Weekly, Thu 6–7.15pm. Sat 12noon–1pm. Learn to skate as PARENT/TODDLER GROUP Monthly, 1st Thu. United Reformed Church, 7.30pm. well as skater hockey.For 5–18 years. All abilities welcome. Contact: [email protected] Weekly, term-time, 9.45–10.45am. Cranborne School. 851471. Arnold 654179. Hatfield Leisure Centre. Contact [email protected].

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1) ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE AT THE ELMS Oakmere Brookmans Park High Street, Potters Bar Bradmore Green Tel: 01707 644451 Surgery Hours: 8.30am–6pm Monday to Friday Monday 1pm–6pm Monday 2pm–6pm Test Results/Enquiries: 01707 622979 between 2pm and 5pm Monday to Friday Tuesday 10am–6pm Tuesday 2pm–6pm Monthly newsletter available from surgery or on our website Wednesday Closed Wednesday Closed www.annandalesurgery.co.uk Thursday 10am–6pm Thursday 2pm–6pm Extended Hours: Some Saturdays (contact surgery) 8.30am–12 noon for routine Friday 1pm–6pm Friday 2pm–6pm booked appointments, collecting prescriptions and enquiries. Saturday 10am–5pm Saturday 9am–1pm 2) HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE AT THE ELMS Sunday Closed Sunday Closed Tel: 01707 871980 Toddler Tales (Mondays) 2.15–2.45pm Surgery Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Baby Rhyme Time (Tuesdays)11–11.30am Appointments: 01707 871980 (8am–6.30pm) For further information, visit your local library or call 0300 123 4049 and ask for the Enquiries: 01707 871982 (9am–12.30pm and 2–4.30pm) appropriate library. NB: The Welwyn Garden City library is open on Sunday afternoon. Results: 01707 871982 (2–4.30pm) Extended Hours: We offer 2 Saturday morning surgeries a month and late evening “after work” clinics every Monday. Wyllyotts Centre, For the latest information/updates visit our website www.highviewsurgery.co.uk or Darkes Lane, EN6 2HN follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 3) PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE Mondays Personal Callers 10am–12.30pm and 1pm–3.30pm Tel: 01707 291041 Thursdays Personal Callers 10am–12.30pm and 1pm–3.30pm Surgery Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: 11am–2pm Monday to Friday Extended Hours: Wednesday to Friday from 7am and Saturday fortnightly for routine Hertsmere Borough Council Potters Bar Office booked appointments only from 8–11.15am. Wyllyotts Centre 01707 652406. Open Tuesday 9.30am to 2pm. We have a newsletter available from the surgery or via our PPG. Events are also Safer Neighbourhood Police Office. Open Wednesday 11.30am to 1pm. advertised on our Friends of Parkfield Facebook page. Please also visit our website www.parkfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk. 4) POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE Tel: 01707 273338 Useful Numbers Surgery Hours: 8.30am–6.30pm Monday to Friday Hertsmere Borough Council 020 8207 2277 Test Results/Enquiries: As above after 11am. Welwyn Hatfield Council 01707 357000 Extended Hours: For routine, non-emergency appointments. Every Monday and fourth Hertfordshire Police Non-emergency 101 (national number) or 01707 354000 Tuesday from 6.30–9pm and first and third Saturday 8.30–11am. Nurse-led Fast Track Service: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9.30am–12 noon. Herts Domestic Violence Helpline 08088 088088 Hertfordshire County Council 0300 123 4040 OUT OF HOURS SERVICE FOR ALL THE ABOVE SURGERIES National Debt Line 08088 084000 NHS 111 SERVICE Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline If you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life threatening situation, call 03454 04 05 06 NHS on 111, at any time. Highways There is now a GP lead clinic at Elstree Way, Borehamwood which is open 8am to (including potholes, traffic light faults and streetlights) 0300 1234 047 11pm Saturday and Sunday. To book an appointment phone 111. Wasteaware 0300 1234 051 DENTIST Affinity water leaks 0800 376 5325 When you have an urgent dental problem and your dental surgery is closed, call Childline 0800 1111 03000 333 224. Monday to Friday, 5pm–9am. All weekend and Bank Holidays. Crime Stoppers Anonymous Line 0800 555 111 CAB Advice Line 03444 111 444 Environmental Health (1) Hertsmere: Pest Control 020 8207 2277 Noise (daytime) Local A&E Services 020 8207 7435 (night) 0845 300 0021 BARNET: Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ Tel 020 8216 5003 (2) Welwyn Hatfield: Pest Control 0344 828 334 LISTER: Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB Tel 01438 314333 Noise 01707 357242 URGENT CARE – Minor Injuries and Illnesses NHS Direct (Nurse advice and health information) 111 QE2: Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ Tel 01438 314333 24 hours RSPCA Local Branch (financial help if you CHASE FARM: The Ridgway, Enfield, EN2 8JL Tel 020 8375 1010 8am to 10pm claim benefits, on low income, OAP’s) 07872 902710 BARNET: Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ Tel 020 8216 5003 9am to 11pm www.rspca-pottersbarhatfieldandbarnet.org.uk Samaritans (freecall 24 hours) 116 123

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